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Keep Precise Documentation for Herceptin

Published on Mon Aug 19, 2013

Question: We need to report the administration of Herceptin by our physician. Please guide regarding the required documentation and units to be reported. Florida Subscriber Answer: You can submit your Herceptin claims with code J9355 (Injection, trastuzumab, 10 mg). When submitting these claims, remember to keep documentation supporting the weight (kg) of the patient and the dose that your physician [...]
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