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    Billing Kenalog from a Single Use Vial


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    How would we bill Kenalog from a single-use vial containing 40 mg?

    Answer:
    The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) descriptor for J3301 is: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. When injecting up to 10 mg of Kenalog from a single-use vial, report:
    J3301 1 unit
    J3301 -JW 3 units

    See the Table of Common Retina Drugs at aao.org/retinapm.
    Obtain appropriate consent for off-label use.

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