HCPCS code J1459 for Injection, immune globulin (Privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg as maintained by CMS falls under Drugs, Administered by Injection .
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Source: Part B - Cahaba MAC - J10
Subject: Drugs and Biologicals: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg)
Version: 2014-01-01 -
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90283 identifies the immune globulin product only, and is reported in addition to the administration code. It doesn't have a dose associated with it because it was a code introduced to facilitate tra... [ Read More ]
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