Swabs Stick
NDC Package 68599-8635-3

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

Package Information

Swabs (isopropyl alcohol) sticks is for preparation of the skin prior to an injection. This formulation utilizes a stick delivery system. Marketed by Mckesson, this product is identified by NDC 68599-8635 and is authorized under FDA application M003.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68599-8635-3
Package Description
10 BOX in 1 CASE / 25 PACKAGE in 1 BOX / 1.5 mL in 1 PACKAGE (68599-8635-1)
Product Code
68599-8635
11-Digit Billing Format
68599863503
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Swabs
Non-Proprietary Name
Isopropyl Alcohol
Substance Name
Isopropyl Alcohol
Dosage Form
Stick - A dosage form prepared in a relatively long and slender often cylindrical form.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 70 mL/100mL
Usage Information
For preparation of the skin prior to an injection

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Mckesson
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M003
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
01-17-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68599-8635-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 box in 1 case / 25 package in 1 box / 1.5 ml in 1 package (68599-8635-1) of Swabs, a human over the counter drug labeled by Mckesson. This stick is formulated for topical use and contains isopropyl alcohol as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Mckesson on January 17, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Mckesson product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68599863503. 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)
68599-8635-3
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68599-8635-03

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