AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2006 Issue 1

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about CY 2006 drug administration codes

Note to hospitals about coding drug administration services CMS issued Transmittal 785 (Change Request 4258), on Dec. 16, 2005, to revise Chapter 4, Section 230 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04). The manual revision updated payment policies for drug administration services furnished under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) effective Jan. 1, 2006. In response to requests for further clarification of correct coding for drug administration services paid under the OPPS, CMS further revised Chapter 4, Section 230 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual in Transmittal 902 (Change Request 4388), issued on April 7, 2006. The...

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