February 2017
J7179 replaces J7199 when billing for Vonvendi
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has established a permanent procedure code for Vonvendi, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
All services from Dec. 8, 2015, through Dec. 31, 2016, will continue to be reported with code J7199. All services performed on and after Jan. 1, 2017, must be reported with J7179.
Vonvendi continues to be covered for the FDA-approved indications as establisted on Dec. 8, 2015.
Pharmacy doesn’t require preauthorization of this drug.
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