New G code adds some value to your IVIG therapy claims

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand a short-term Medicare payment change and the related code updates that may affect how IVIG infusion claims are reported and paid.

Article Sections

1. Temporary add-on payment for IVIG therapy

   Introduces a temporary HCPCS add-on payment associated with IVIG infusion encounters and the general billing context for this Medicare update.

2. Related billing and coding context

   Covers the surrounding claim-reporting context for infusion encounters, including professional service billing and modifier use at a high level.

3. Deleted and newly added IVIG product codes

   Notes changes affecting IVIG product coding for the next payment year and identifies the broader product coding update discussed in the article.

4. Coverage and utilization background

   Summarizes the Medicare coverage environment and the article’s background discussion of IVIG supply, policy, and utilization trends.