Acular
NDC Package 21695-463-05

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Acular is a medication used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Marketed by Rebel Distributors Corp., this product is identified by NDC 21695-463 and is authorized under FDA application NDA019700.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
21695-463-05
Package Description
5 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
21695-463
11-Digit Billing Format
21695046305
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
5 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Acular
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Rebel Distributors Corp.
FDA Application #
NDA019700
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-09-1992
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 21695-463-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 ml in 1 bottle of Acular, labeled by Rebel Distributors Corp.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 5 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Rebel Distributors Corp. on November 09, 1992. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

How is this Rebel Distributors Corp. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 21695046305. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 5 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
21695-463-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
21695-0463-05

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.