These codes are not all-inclusive; appropriate codes can vary by patient, setting of care and payer. Correct coding is the responsibility of the provider submitting the claim for the item or service. Please check with the payer to verify codes and special billing requirements.
Read more about the new J-codes for Rituxan and Rituxan Hycela here.
Posted 12/7/2018

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