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Reader Question:

Match Injection Code to the Amount

Published on Fri Dec 14, 2012

Question: I need help coding an injection of testosterone. The patient received a 100mg injection. I know the codes for the injections are J1070 for 100mg and J1080 for 200mg. However, the problem we seem to be having is the dosage on the bottle is 200mg. How would I charge for a 100mg injection from a 200mg dosage bottle?  New Mexico Subscriber Answer: This drug comes in two different dosage bottles; 100mg/ml and 200mg/ml. If you give 0.5 ML from the 200mg vial, then you are giving 100mg of the drug. Therefore, you should bill code J1070 (Injection, testosterone cypionate, up to 100mg) for this.
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