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HCPCS Code for Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units J1642

HCPCS code J1642 for Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units as maintained by CMS falls under Drugs, Administered by Injection .

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Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units

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Orencia Infusion through port.
We have a Medicare patient that has a port and we are starting them on Orencia. I spoke with our RN, and she tells me that she is doing an IV push of Heparin J1642, 96375 through the port. Should I ... [ Read More ]
CT Contrast via Port billable?
For many of our oncology patients that need CT scans our nurses are accessing and flushing ports prior to CT. Is this billable? Would you bill the 96523 - irrigation of implanted venous access device ... [ Read More ]
96523 w/ j1642
Hi, can we use mod 59 to J1642 when it is billed with 96413? The insurance is telling me that I need to append a modifier to it but I am not sure if modifier 59 is appropriate. Thanks... [ Read More ]
Hydration done same day as Heparin
I am getting mixed answers and need help please. I have been researching this all morning and can't seem to find the right answer. We are giving a patient hydration for dehydration and diarrhea over... [ Read More ]
MUGA Study
Has anyone ever coded for MUGA study? These are the codes involved: (78472, A9560, 93040, J1642). Thanks - Paula... [ Read More ]
J1642 and Normal Saline
[b]J1642 and Saline[/b] No, I would not consider that billable. Tricia... [ Read More ]
J1642 and Normal Saline
[b]J1642 and Saline[/b] i would bill that saline because, that hydration is medically necessary if done due to reaction. I would link it to the symptoms and E933.1 This would be billable as long as ... [ Read More ]
J1642 and Normal Saline
Thanks for your help! I am not billing the 96523 at the end of chemo-just the J1642 heparin. Do you know about the billing of the J7050 1 unit of flush bag that is placed to flush lines between chem... [ Read More ]
J1642 and Normal Saline
[b]J1642 and saline[/b] I have a Noridan article that states " Also note that Medicare will not provide payment for the HCPCS code J1642 "Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 uites... [ Read More ]
J1642 and Normal Saline
I would love some help on this issue. I work in an Infusion center. First issue is the billing of heparin J1642-that is placed in port at the end of their infusion to keep line ready for next time.... [ Read More ]
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    Part B MAC Says it Will Deny Heparin, J1642
    Medicare does not allow for separate payment of Heparin when used to facilitate a flush during or following a drug infusion nor should a separate administration code be billed for providing the hepari... [ Read More ]
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