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New Code for
Verteporfin - 2005
Effective for services provided on or after January 1,
2005, HCPCS code J3395 (verteporfin, 15 mg) has been
eliminated and replaced by code J3396 (Injection,
verteporfin, 0.1 mg). This drug, approved for
use with Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) for patients
with age-related macular degeneration, is supplied as a
single-use vial of 15 mg. To bill a dosage of 15 mg,
using code J3396, providers must report 150 units of
service (NOS) on the claim form.
Code J3395 will not be accepted on claims for dates of
service after December 31, 2004.
Posted: 12/15/2004
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