HCPCS code J1561 for Injection, immune globulin, (Gamunex-C/Gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg as maintained by CMS falls under Drugs, Administered by Injection .
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We have a patient that the nurses are wanting to combine 2 infusion services into one visit. The patient would have IVIG (J1561) run over 2.5-3hours... [ Read More ]
We have a patient that the nurses are wanting to combine 2 infusion services into one visit. The patient would have IVIG (J1561) run over 2.5-3hours, which is typically billed as 96365/96366. Then t... [ Read More ]
Here is the LCD for Cahaba:
Source: Part B - Cahaba MAC - J10
Subject: Drugs and Biologicals: Immune Globulin Intravenous (IVIg)
Version: 2014-01-01 -
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Contr... [ Read More ]
Can you tell me what infusion code to use with J1561 IVIG
when infused for 153 minutes. Would it be the 96413,96415 or 96365,96366
Thanks... [ Read More ]
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