Pharmacy Compliance Question of the We
January 30, 2012
Question:
What is the correct code to bill for an injection of immune globulin?
Answer:
Assign HCPCS code J1566—injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mg. Bill one service unit for each 500-mg injection.
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