Valchlor
NDC Package 66215-016-60

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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.

Valchlor is a medication used on the skin to treat a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Marketed by Actelion Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 66215-016 and is authorized under FDA application NDA202317.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
66215-016-60
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
66215-016
11-Digit Billing Format
66215001660
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
Valchlor
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Mechlorethamine belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells that cause the skin condition.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA202317
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-21-2013
End Marketing Date
05-31-2020
Listing Expiration
05-31-2020
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 66215-016-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 60 g in 1 tube of Valchlor, labeled by Actelion Pharmaceuticals Us, 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 Actelion Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc. on October 21, 2013. The current certification is valid through May 31, 2020.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Mechlorethamine belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells that cause the skin condition.

How is this Actelion Pharmaceuticals Us, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 66215001660. 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)
66215-016-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
66215-0016-60

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