Laboratory Question for the Week of February 20, 2023
Bryan Nordley
February 20, 2023
When is 81418 reported?
When is 81418 reported?
Can we report 92997 and 92998 separately?
For CAR-T cell administration, can we report lymphodepleting (LD) chemotherapy separately if it is administered prior to the day that cell therapy is administered?
Do you have any billing tips for reporting 94010?
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