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Use This Train of Thought for Coding Monoclonal Antibody Drug Administration

Published on Mon Jun 30, 2025

Question: Our team is discussing how to validate the administration code (chemo or non-chemo) for intravenous (IV) infusions of complex biological/monoclonal antibody drugs. What administration code would you use for Benlysta? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Benlysta is a drug most commonly used in the treatment of systemic lupus and lupus nephritis. You can find it in the HCPCS Appendix A: [...]
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