hsmith67
Guru
It appears Mepergan (J2180), a combo of meperidine (Demerol) and promethazine (Phenergan) injectable has not been manufactured for a couple of years. We noticed a couple years ago the claims were denied and upon investigation found the payers knew the drug was discontinued and therefore stopped reimbursing for it. We updated our fee ticket and bill as J2175 and J2550 (although the nurses will draw up in one vial to only administer 1 shot to patient vs. 2 - essentially "home made Mepergan").
Now, in the 2012 HCPCS book it still appears! It was in 2010, 2011, and now 2012 HCPCS books and to my knowledge cannot be purchased. Does a discontinued drug stay in the HCPCS book into perpetuity? Anyone here know how to get a discontinued drug out of the HCPCS book (other than whiteout).
Thanks for any help/direction,
Hunter Smith, CPC
Now, in the 2012 HCPCS book it still appears! It was in 2010, 2011, and now 2012 HCPCS books and to my knowledge cannot be purchased. Does a discontinued drug stay in the HCPCS book into perpetuity? Anyone here know how to get a discontinued drug out of the HCPCS book (other than whiteout).
Thanks for any help/direction,
Hunter Smith, CPC