Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
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J2505 and 16 Other Top HCPCS Codes in 1 Simple Table
Published on Wed Aug 15, 2012
Pinpoint common non-chemotherapy codes at a glance. Whether your physician orders drugs to treat anemia or to prevent nausea, coding for oncology and hematology means knowing how to code a wide range of non-chemotherapy agents. Simplify the search with this helpful tool. Note: Hydration is an ordered service for a specific purpose and involves fluids being given at a therapeutic rate and volume. Saline and saline infusion are not coded/billed when incidental to drug delivery. (See "96360, +96361: Hydration in Focus for Oncology/Hematology Practices" in Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert, vol. 14, no 6.) 
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