Question:
Do we need to report the JW modifier in an OPPS hospital setting when a drug is discarded?
Answer:
Yes, for OPPS hospitals, reporting this modifier is required for all separately payable drugs assigned status indicators G (Pass-through Drugs and Biologicals) or K (Nonpass-through Drugs and Nonimplantable Biologicals, including Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals) when an unused or discarded amount is documented and submitted for reimbursement.
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