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Published on Thu Feb 14, 2013

Question: The following administration encounter is for a patient with high risk monoclonal IgG kappa multiple myeloma, relapse confirmed with bone marrow biopsy. Which codes apply to this case? 8A-10A, IV Aredia, 30 mg 10:05A-10:06A, push IV Aloxi, 0.25 mg 10:10A-10:25A, push IV dexamethasone, 20 mg 10:45A-11:40A, IV Cytoxan, 500 mg

Colorado Subscriber Answer: The appropriate diagnosis [...]
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