Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
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Speed Up Your Chemotherapy Drugs HCPCS Coding
Published on Sat Jan 27, 2007
Use our chart to find the right code right now.
With more than 60 different drugs your oncologist might choose from, selecting the correct chemotherapy J code can be tricky. Use this chart to help speed up your HCPCS coding for drug supplies.
Remember: While this information is provided by Empire Medicare, Part B carrier in New Jersey and New York, your local contractor may slightly vary the list. Make certain that you follow written guidance provided by your local payers when filing claims.
Note: For a clip-and-save chart including biologic response modifiers, hormonal antineoplastics and monoclonal antibodies, see Vol. 9, No. 12 of the Oncology Coding Alert.
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