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Old 12-05-2008, 06:07 PM
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Hello Everyone

can anyone tell me what is the HCPCS code for Lexiscan?
What is the difference between lexiscan and adenosine?

Is the reimbursement higher for lexiscan?

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Old 12-08-2008, 03:45 PM
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See these links:

http://www.radiopharmacy.com/lexiscan.html

http://www.snm.org/index.cfm?PageID=7701&RPID=1981

NDC code is 0469-6501-89.


http://www.bio-medicine.org/biology-...ing--2-6176-2/

If the link won't work, copy and paste into your browser. Hope it helps.
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Old 12-22-2008, 10:03 PM
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Thank you very much this was very helpful.
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For the Lexiscan they just did a new code of J2785 1-1-09 with quantity of 4 and michigan medicare will pay 47.40 per unit = $189.60. This does not cover cost of the Lexiscan.
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