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Complete the Coding for Vectibix Case

Published on Mon Jan 14, 2013

Question: How should I report a 60-minute infusion of 508.92 mg of Vectibix for a patient with a primary neoplasm of the right colon?

Florida Subscriber Answer: For a 60-minute infusion of Vectibix, you should report the administration using 96413 (Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; up to 1 hour, single or initial substance/drug). The appropriate HCPCS supply [...]
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