Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

Remember to check your payer's self-administered drugs list to prevent denials.Coding for prostate, bladder, and other urologic cancer therapy involves its own set of challenges, such as finding drug and administration codes for hormonal anti-neoplastics. Give your claims a leg up with a closer look at common therapy agent codes and administration coding strategies.Hang on to This Handy HCPCS ListWhen coding for urologic oncology, you should familiarize yourself with the therapeutic agents your office uses most often. These may include the ones in the table below. In addition to the drug HCPCS code, you should note the dosage or units administered. Also keep in mind that when you submit a claim for drug payments, in many cases the payer may require the full drug name, the total dosage or units administered, method of administration, and the National Drug Code (NDC) number.Tip: Before submitting a claim to your Part B contractor, [...]