Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Crack the Code on Drug Waste
Published on Wed Apr 01, 2026
Understand JW and JZ modifiers for accurate oncology billing. Controlling drug costs has become a major priority for Medicare, especially in oncology, where high‑cost injections and infusions are administered to patients daily. To better track drug utilization and ensure manufacturers refund Medicare for certain discarded amounts, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has tightened its reporting requirements. At [...]