General Question for the Week of February 13, 2023

Question:

Can we charge separately for supportive medicated injections/infusions given at the time of the cell therapy?

Answer:

Supportive medicated injections/infusions (e.g., allopurinol, antibiotics, antiseizure, antivirals, antifungals) or fluids given at time of the cell therapy may not be separately charged using the non-chemo drug administration or hydration therapy codes.

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