This week's question is answered by Regan Bode, CPC, CPC-H, CPMA, CEMC, ACS-EM, content manager for DecisionHealth and consultant for DecisionHealth Professional Services.
Q. Can I bill Medicare for unused drugs I have to throw away for safety reasons? We will sometimes inject a patient with a drug, but the patient doesn't need the entire amount in the vial and it is unsafe to store and reuse once opened.
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