Physician Notes: You May See Expanded Definition Of Chemotherapy In 2005

Article Overview

This article explains proposed changes to CPT chemotherapy drug administration coding discussed by the CPT Editorial Panel and how those proposals could move through CMS and the RVS Update Committee for possible 2005 implementation. It is relevant to physician coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and specialty societies tracking drug administration code development, coverage, and valuation activity. The discussion focuses on the broad direction of revised administration categories, related proposals that were rejected, and the timing of the coding process.