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HCPCS Code for Albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through DME, unit dose, 1 mg J7609

HCPCS code J7609 for Albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through DME, unit dose, 1 mg as maintained by CMS falls under Inhalation Solutions .

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Albuterol, inhalation solution, compounded product, administered through DME, unit dose, 1 mg

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Hcpcs j7611-j7614
Hey I just had a quick question if administering albuterol j7609 2.5mg/3ml for the ndc code unit of measure the hcps book says 1mg is a unit, would you list the unit of measure as UN, GR, or ML thank ... [ Read More ]
Billing for Albuterol Inhalers, IV Supplies, Saline at a Cardiovascular Practice
Hi We occasionally use these supplies in our office. Can we bill for them? If so, for example for the Albuterol Inhaler sometimes (about 2 per week) we have to give them to the Patient for a one time... [ Read More ]
Question regarding denial on procedure code J7609
Hello, We have been getting denials on procedure code J7609 for albuterol for insurance company GHI stating these services are not covered, states not medically necessary as determined by th... [ Read More ]
Albuterol - When billing for Albuterol
The vial would count as one unit only if it's the same dosage (mg) as the HCPCS reports. Vials are not necessarily single units, unless the weight of the medication in the vial is exactly what the HC... [ Read More ]
Please help coding Nebulizer treatment with albuterol
[b]nebulizer[/b] I would think it is 94644, but would double check with the nurse or doctor since I don't have the chart note in front of me. the E/M service should have a modifier 25. There are se... [ Read More ]
Albuterol Billing
We are having problems getting Albuterol paid with J7609 - our bottle states 2.5 mg but the code states 1 mg so we are using J7609 with 3 units and the NDC code for 2.5 mg. Medicare is rejecting thi... [ Read More ]
Where do I put an NDC #???
[b]Billing NDC# on MassHealth Claim[/b] The NDC# goes in blk#24, it goes in the pink area above the Jcode only, make sure you put N4 before the ndc# and add the units of measure in Millilitres only a... [ Read More ]
Alternate code for J7611?
try CPT 94640 & HCPC J7609... [ Read More ]
Albuterol Inhalation Solution
I work for an Urgent Care Clinic; we see Medicaid patients. I learned today that we are not allowed to bill Albuterol Inhalation Solution under J7609 for this type of Patient to state programs. Does... [ Read More ]
99211-Nurse Visit?
Hi All, I have a Provider who will NOTdo the venipuncture on same day for ALL the visits but will asked the patient to come on the next for the collection. And he wants to bill the next day visit as... [ Read More ]
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