Outpatient Facility Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Hook the Unclassified Meds With J3490
Published on Tue Apr 14, 2015 
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Question: What is the HCPCS code for Bydureon®? It is a diabetic drug with generic name Exenatide.
South Dakota Subscriber
Answer: Bydureon® is an injectable prescription medicine that may improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and should be used along with diet and exercise. The most appropriate code for Bydureon® is J3490 (Unclassified drugs).
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