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HCPCS Code for Prescription drug, oral, non chemotherapeutic, NOS J8499

HCPCS code J8499 for Prescription drug, oral, non chemotherapeutic, NOS as maintained by CMS falls under Drugs, Not Otherwise Classified .

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Prescription drug, oral, non chemotherapeutic, NOS

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macrobid given in office
patient presents to urgent care for cystitis with hematuria was given 100mg macrobid orally since pharmacy was closed. how do I bill for the Macrobid? is S5001 correct? or J8499?... [ Read More ]
use of HCPCS code Q0163 when it's not chemo related?
There is an A9150 for Non-prescription drugs. Benadryl orally is OTC. You didn't mention the insurance. I don't think Medicare will pay for it but some of the other carriers might pay a little. ... [ Read More ]
use of HCPCS code Q0163 when it's not chemo related? hcpcs q0163
I'm coding for urgent care and the providers often give oral Diphenhydramine HCL to handle other symptoms that are nothing to do with chemo. Web MD lists all kinds of uses for the drug, non of which a... [ Read More ]
rx med dispensed in office
J8499 - prescription drug, oral, nonchemotherapeutic, not otherwise specified As an FYI, you may receive a denial if billing this to a medical plan because self-administered medications are usually ... [ Read More ]
J-codes
[b]Oral Clonidine[/b] As I was looking for an answer, I came upon this thread. After more research, I am going with the J8499. This seems to cover what I need. I hope this helps someone else looking ... [ Read More ]
J-codes
So do I need to use j8499 for clonidine .1mg tablet given in office?... [ Read More ]
Maxalt (Rizatriptan) migraine code needed
If I'm not mistaken you may want to use the J3490 that the other member suggested. The J8499 according to my HCPCS book may not be covered by Medicare and per a few websites I've researched, here is ... [ Read More ]
Maxalt (Rizatriptan) migraine code needed
[b]No response, request your opinion on these codes[/b] J8499 Prescription drug, oral, nonchemotherapeutic, NOS J3490 Unclassified drugs I am preferring the J8499, since this is a prescription that ... [ Read More ]
J8499 Modifiers
Hi All! We have been using an FPU2 modifier on all J8499 hcpcs for years. Now we've received two denials from Anthem HealthKeepers Plus for inappropriate modifier. I can't find an alternate I can try,... [ Read More ]
HCPCS Help needed!!
J8499 with a side note of the name and dosage of the oral med is what we use... [ Read More ]
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