February 2017
J1942 replaces J3490 when billing for Aristada®
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has established a permanent procedure code for Aristada®, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
All services from Oct. 5, 2015, through Dec. 31, 2016, will continue to be reported with code J3490. All services performed on and after Jan. 1, 2017, must be reported with J1942.
Aristada continues to be covered for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved indications as establisted on Oct. 5, 2015.
Pharmacy doesn’t require preauthorization of this drug.
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