
Elahare announced the new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) C-code for ElahereTM (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx), issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The code C9146 is effective April 1, 2023 for mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx injection of 1mg and may be used on claims billed under the hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
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Posted 3/23/2023

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