Answer_Book / Drugs_Injections / You_can_bill_Medicare_for_drug_supply_wastage

Article Overview

This article addresses Medicare billing for drug supply wastage in office-based settings. It is relevant to physicians, facilities, and coding/billing staff who handle injectable or otherwise perishable medications and need to understand how Medicare expects wasted supply, partial doses, and single-use versus multiple-use packaging to be reported. The discussion focuses on general CMS guidance, documentation expectations, and practical billing scenarios involving medication administration and discarded remainder.