Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Unused Meds Don't Always Qualify for Modifier JW
Published on Wed Feb 25, 2015
Question: Can we bill for pump medications that were ordered and not used due to the patient changing providers? If so, would we append the JW modifier?
Louisiana Subscriber
Answer: No, you cannot bill for this because you ordered the drug but never used it for the patient.
Modifier JW (Drug amount discarded/not administered to any patient) applies when you have a drug surplus that is discarded by a healthcare professional.
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