Coding and billing for office-based drugs are a continual struggle that often lead to mistakes that result in claim denials and lost payment.
Billing incorrect drug quantities, using the incorrect administration codes, and billing administration codes without a corresponding drug on the same date of service are the top reasons your claims are being delayed and/or denied.
Ensure compliance and proper payment by joining billing and coding expert Marvel Hammer as she discusses how to properly code and bill for office-based drugs.
During this 90-minute audio training, you will:
- Learn the steps for compliant coding and billing for the ‘J’ HCPCS codes, while getting an update on 2012 J-code changes and the new Medicare rules regarding injectable drugs administered in the office setting.
- Find out about Medicare drug wastage rules, including how to properly bill and get paid for single-use vials.
- Identify the factors relevant to billing for office-based drugs, including a discussion of who should be billing, what drugs are covered and what drugs can you bill for, where was the service provided, and a review of the Medicare “self-administered” rules.
- Understand the different insurance payment methodology for office-based drugs so that you can secure proper and timely payment.
- Review the commonly-used terminology and abbreviations of office-based drugs.
- Discover the easy “how-to’s” of dose conversion.
- Get pointers on formatting the charge ticket for accurate coding.
Register today to learn how to accurately code and bill for office-based drugs and eliminate claim denials.
Marvel Hammer RN, CPC, CHCO


