Vancocin
NDC Package 66593-3126-2

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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.

Vancocin is a . Marketed by Viropharma, this product is identified by NDC 66593-3126 and is authorized under FDA application NDA050606.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
66593-3126-2
Package Description
2 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX / 10 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
66593-3126
11-Digit Billing Format
66593312602
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
2 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Vancocin
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Viropharma
FDA Application #
NDA050606
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-15-1986
End Marketing Date
07-31-2015
Listing Expiration
07-31-2015
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 66593-3126-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 2 blister pack in 1 box / 10 capsule in 1 blister pack of Vancocin, labeled by Viropharma. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 2 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 Viropharma on April 15, 1986. The current certification is valid through July 31, 2015.

How is this Viropharma product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 66593312602. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 2 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 (5-4-1)
66593-3126-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
66593-3126-02

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