Targretin
NDC Package 62856-604-22

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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 discontinued by the firm.

Targretin is bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-CTCL). Marketed by Eisai Inc., this product is identified by NDC 62856-604 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021056.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62856-604-22
Package Description
60 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
62856-604
11-Digit Billing Format
62856060422
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
60 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Targretin
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-CTCL). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of these cancer cells. Bexarotene belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (drugs related to vitamin A).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Eisai Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA021056
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-28-2000
End Marketing Date
04-30-2017
Listing Expiration
04-30-2017
Exclude Flag
D
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 62856-604-22 identifies a specific commercial package of 60 g in 1 tube of Targretin, labeled by Eisai Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 60 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 Eisai Inc. on June 28, 2000. The current certification is valid through April 30, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-CTCL). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of these cancer cells. Bexarotene belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (drugs related to vitamin A).

How is this Eisai Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62856060422. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 60 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)
62856-604-22
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62856-0604-22

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