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Avoid Confusion Over Reporting Xolair Administration

Question: I know there are articles that state you can use ‘96401’ for Xolair administration but there are other societies and payers who say that Xolair does not meet the requirements for the ‘96401’ and should be billed with 96372. Which one is correct?
Chicago Subscriber Answer: If your physician office doesn’t incur the cost of the drug, [...]
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