Povidone Iodine
NDC Package 59779-085-99

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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.

Povidone Iodine is section from Directions portion of tube label follows:Directions - clean the affected area and dry thoroughly- apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 timesdaily - May be covered with a sterile bandageSection from Directions portion of carton label follows:Directions- clean the affected area and dry thoroughly - apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily - May be covered with a sterile bandage. Marketed by Cvs Pharmacy, this product is identified by NDC 59779-085 and is authorized under FDA application part333A.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59779-085-99
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28.4 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
59779-085
11-Digit Billing Format
59779008599
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 312563 - povidone-iodine 10 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 312563 - povidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 312563 - povidone-iodine 10 % (equal to 1 % available iodine) Topical Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Povidone Iodine
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Section from Directions portion of tube label follows:Directions - clean the affected area and dry thoroughly- apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 timesdaily - May be covered with a sterile bandageSection from Directions portion of carton label follows:Directions- clean the affected area and dry thoroughly - apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily - May be covered with a sterile bandage

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs Pharmacy
FDA Application #
part333A
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.
Start Marketing Date
07-30-2008
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 59779-085-99 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 28.4 g in 1 tube of Povidone Iodine, labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. 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 Cvs Pharmacy on July 30, 2008. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Cvs Pharmacy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59779008599. 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)
59779-085-99
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59779-0085-99

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