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HOW TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DRUG/PRODUCT USING A CMS 1500 FORM
One of the following CMS 1500 claim forms must be completed to obtain reimbursement. The following links with samples are provided for assistance in completing the appropriate form, (click on the links to view each form:)
PLEASE NOTE:
- HCPCS/CPT® Code for the drug/product being utilized must be placed in column 24D;
- Charge must be placed in column 24F;
- Quantity used (number of units, as per description of the HCPCS/CPT® Code chosen) must be placed in column 24G;
If an appropriate HCPCS Reimbursement Code for the drug/product utilized has not been issued by CMS, the following information must be provided on the CMS 1500 form:
1. In Column D put the appropriate Reimbursement Code for Non-Classified Drugs or Durable Medical Equipment/Supplies:
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A4641: |
Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classified |
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A9698: |
Non-radioactive contrast imaging material, not otherwise classified, per study dose
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A9699: |
Radiopharmaceutical, therapeutic, not otherwise classified
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A9900: |
Miscellaneous DME supply, accessory, and/or service component of another HCPCS code
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A9999: |
Miscellaneous DME supply or accessory, not otherwise specified
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B9998: |
Not otherwise classified for enteral supplies
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B9999: |
Not otherwise classified for parenteral supplies
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C9399: |
Unclassified drugs or biologicals
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E1399: |
Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous
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J3490: |
Unclassified drugs
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J3530: |
Nasal vaccine inhalation
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J3535: |
Drug administered through a metered dose inhaler
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J3590: |
Unclassified biologics
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J7199: |
Hemophilia clotting factor, not otherwise classified
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J7599: |
Immunosuppressive drug, not otherwise classified
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J7699: |
Not otherwise classified drugs, inhalation solution administered through DME
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J7799: |
Not otherwise classified drugs, other than inhalation drugs, administered through DME
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J8498: |
Anti-emetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified
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J8499: |
Prescription drug, oral, non-chemotherapeutic, not otherwise specified
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J8597: |
Anti-emetic drug, oral, not otherwise specified
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J8999: |
Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, not otherwise specified
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J9999: |
Not otherwise classified, antineoplastic drug
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Q0181: |
Unspecified oral dosage form, FDA approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a
complete therapeutic substitute for an IV anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48-hour dosage regimen.
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S1030: |
Continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring device, purchase (for physician
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2. In Box 19 put the:
- Full name of the drug/product utilized, including strength, if applicable
- NDC (National Drug Code) number on the package used. This number is a 10- or 11-digit number that refers to the drug or product, strength, and package size produced by a certain drug manufacturer.
3. In Boxes 17, 24, 32 and 33:
- Enter the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Administration Codes:
The Reimbursement Code(s) is only for the reimbursement of a medication and does not include the administration charge. All administration codes need to be billed on a separate line, i.e. 96372, 96401. The various Administration Codes and their descriptions can be found on the ReimbursementCodes.com website.
HOW TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR VACCINES, TOXOIDS, AND IMMUNE GLOBULINS USING A CMS 1500 FORM
One of the following CMS 1500 claim forms must be completed to obtain reimbursement. The following links with samples are provided for assistance in completing the appropriate form:
For Each Vaccine/Toxoid or Immune Globulin:
- The CPT® Code for the medication (Vaccine/Toxoid or Immune Globulin) being administered must be placed in column 24D.
- Medication charge must be placed in column 24F.
- Quantity of medication used (number of units), as per description of the Vaccine/Toxoid or Immune Globulin CPT® Code chosen, must be placed in column 24G.
If an appropriate CPT® Code for the vaccine/toxoid or immune globulin administered has not been issued by the AMA, the following information must be provided on the 1500 form:
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In Column D the appropriate CPT® Code for Non-Classified Vaccines/Toxoids or Immune Globulins:
- 90399: Unlisted Immune Globulin
- 90749: Unlisted Vaccine/Toxoid
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Also include in Box 19:
- Full Name and strength of the vaccine/toxoid or immune globulin administered
- NDC (National Drug Code) Number on the package used. This number is a 10 or 11 digit number that refers to the drug, strength and package size produced by a certain drug manufacturer.
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In Boxes 17, 24, 32 and 33:
- Enter the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Administration Code:
If the medication to be billed is a vaccine, toxoid or immune globulin, include on a separate line, the appropriate administration code (i.e., 90471) on the CMS 1500 form. The Vaccine/Immune Globulin/Toxoid CPT® Code(s) is only for the reimbursement of a medication and does not include the administration charge. The various Vaccine/Immune Globulin/Toxoid Administration Codes and their descriptions can be found on the ReimbursementCodes.com website.
HOW TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DRUG/PRODUCT USING A UB-04 CLAIM FORM
The following links with samples are provided for assistance in completing the UB-04 form. (click on the links to view each form)
Please Note - Guidelines for completing the UB-04 claim form:
Column 42: Revenue Code(s)
- Product Revenue Code(s) – appropriate product revenue code must be entered in box 42 (i.e. 250 "General Pharmacy", 636 "Drugs that require detail coding", etc.)
- Procedure Revenue Code(s) – appropriate procedure revenue code to identify service performed (i.e. 450 "ED Visit Level 4") and/or setting where service was performed (i.e. 360 "operating room", 510 "clinic", etc.)
Column 43: Description
- Product name, strength and NDC (required on claims for products with no HCPCS or pass-through code assigned)
Column 44: HCPCS/Rates (Product/Procedure Codes)
- Product Code(s) – appropriate HCPCS/Pass-through code for the drug/product administered. In the absence of a specific HCPCS/pass-through code for the drug/product C9399 Unclassified drugs or biologicals or J3490 Unclassified Drugs may be used.
- Procedure Code(s) – appropriate CPT® code for the service provided or for the administration of the drug/product.
Column 45: Service Date
- Enter the date(s) the service was performed
Column 46: Service Units
- Enter the number of units of the drug/product administered or service provided
Column 47: Total Charges
- Enter the facility’s actual charges for the drug/product/services provided
Column 48: Non-Covered Charges
- Enter any non-covered charges
Boxes 56, 76, 77, 78 and 79:
- Enter the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Box 67: Diagnosis Code
- Enter appropriate ICD-9-CM code for patient’s diagnosis
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