tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 4

Reader Question: Hook the Unclassified Meds With J3490

Question: What is the HCPCS code for Bydureon®? It is a diabetic drug with generic name Exenatide.  South Dakota Subscriber Answer:  Bydureon® is an injectable prescription medicine that may improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and should be used along with diet and exercise. The most appropriate code for Bydureon® is J3490 (Unclassified drugs). ...

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