Compressed
NDC Package 68693-005-03

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Compressed is a . Marketed by Specialty Gases Of America, this product is identified by NDC 68693-005.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68693-005-03
Package Description
3462 L in 1 CYLINDER
Product Code
68693-005
11-Digit Billing Format
68693000503

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Compressed
Dosage Form
-

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Specialty Gases Of America
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED MEDICAL GAS - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved medical gas.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-1995
End Marketing Date
06-10-2015
Listing Expiration
06-10-2015
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (68693-005). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

68693-005-01
426 L in 1 CYLINDER
68693-005-02
671 L in 1 CYLINDER
68693-005-04
6482 L in 1 CYLINDER
68693-005-05
7415 L in 1 CYLINDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68693-005-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 3462 l in 1 cylinder of Compressed, labeled by Specialty Gases Of America. 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 Specialty Gases Of America on January 01, 1995. The current certification is valid through June 10, 2015.

How is this Specialty Gases Of America product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68693000503. 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)
68693-005-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68693-0005-03

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