Quick Coding Chart: Pain pump drugs - Morphine

Why This Topic Matters

Pain pump billing and coverage questions often require combining drug code lookup with diagnosis context and payer policy review. This article consolidates those elements in one place so users can quickly assess whether a morphine-related pain pump scenario falls within the scope of the referenced guidance.

Article Sections

1. Codes

   Lists the drug codes referenced in the chart and provides a plain-language overview of the medication topic.

2. Payment Allowance Limits – Effective Oct. 1, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2011

   Summarizes payment-related figures for the listed drug codes during the stated date range.

3. ICD-9 Crosslinks (This list is not all inclusive)

   Provides diagnosis code cross-references associated with the pain pump drug topic.

4. Coder’s Notes

   Reviews coverage guidance and policy context from CMS and other considerations related to implanted infusion pumps.