Wiki HCPCS code for Lidocaine

[coders_rock!]

GM,

Does anyone know the HCPCS code for lidocaine?

Thank you!

 

[annej0]

J3490 - unclassified drugs

 

[scooter1]

Is it just Lidocaine, or is there another drug being administered with it ?

 

[coders_rock!]

in one case, it's used by itself. On other occasions, lidocaine is used with another drug?

 

[scooter1]

If it is with another drug ( eg. Kenalog) then it is included and you can't bill it separately.

If it is only Lidocaine, then I would go with the unlisted code.

 

[coders_rock!]

Thank you!

 

[coders_rock!]

In this case, would I be able to bill for the Kenalog (J3301) portion if combined with lidocaine?

 

[dclark7]

If Kenalog (or another drug) is given along with the Lidocaine you can only bill for the Kenalog (or other drug).

 

[coders_rock!]

I understand. I'm just curious why you cannot bill for the lidocaine???

 

[mitchellde]

The lidocaine is being give to provide some comfort from the discomfort of the kenalog. It is not therapeutic to the patient's condition. also the HCPC code for lidocaine is IV only. The Kenalog could be given without the addition of the lidocaine, it would just be extremely uncomfortable for the patient.

 

[BRRBRR]

Is there a code for Lidocaine patches? C9285 won't work because it is different strength and NDC number.

 

[arthya@gmail.com]

What code can be for lidocaine oral?