Lidocaine
NDC Package 68752-024-45

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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.

Lidocaine is a medication used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68752-024 and is authorized under FDA application part348.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68752-024-45
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
68752-024
11-Digit Billing Format
68752002445
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
45 GM

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lidocaine
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Application #
part348
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.
Start Marketing Date
10-01-2011
End Marketing Date
01-10-2019
Listing Expiration
01-10-2019
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 68752-024-45 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 tube of Lidocaine, labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 45 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 Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on October 01, 2011. The current certification is valid through January 10, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

How is this Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68752002445. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 45 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)
68752-024-45
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68752-0024-45

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