Betimol
NDC Package 68669-522-05

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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.

Betimol is a medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Marketed by Vistakon Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 68669-522 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020439.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68669-522-05
Package Description
5 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68669-522
11-Digit Billing Format
68669052205
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
5 ML

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Betimol
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Vistakon Pharmaceuticals Llc
FDA Application #
NDA020439
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-01-2000
End Marketing Date
12-31-2024
Listing Expiration
12-31-2024
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 68669-522-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 ml in 1 bottle of Betimol, labeled by Vistakon Pharmaceuticals Llc. 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 Vistakon Pharmaceuticals Llc on October 01, 2000. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2024.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

How is this Vistakon Pharmaceuticals Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68669052205. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 5 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)
68669-522-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68669-0522-05

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