Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops
NDC Package 82260-920-15

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

Package Information

Tetracaine Hydrochloride solution/ dropses is tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic. This formulation utilizes a solution/ drops delivery system. Marketed by Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc., this product is identified by NDC 82260-920 and is authorized under FDA application NDA210821.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
82260-920-15
Package Description
1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
Product Code
82260-920
11-Digit Billing Format
82260092015
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Tetracaine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name
Tetracaine Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Tetracaine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Solution/ Drops - A solution which is usually administered in a drop-wise fashion.
Administration Route
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
Active Ingredient(s)
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is indicated for procedures requiring a rapid and short-acting topical ophthalmic anesthetic.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA210821
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
09-21-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
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 (82260-920). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

82260-920-05
1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 82260-920-15 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Tetracaine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.. This solution/ drops is formulated for ophthalmic use and contains tetracaine hydrochloride 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 Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. on September 21, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 82260092015. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
82260-920-15
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
82260-0920-15

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