October 2023
HCPCS replacement codes, effective July 6, 2023, established
J0174 replaces C9399 J3490, J3590 and J9999 when billing for Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb)
Effective July 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established a permanent procedure code for the specialty medical drug Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb).
Report all services through July 5, 2023, with J3490, J3590, C9399 and J9999. All services performed on and after July 6, 2023, must be reported with J0174.
None of the information included in this article is intended to be legal advice and, as such, it remains the provider’s responsibility to ensure that all coding and documentation are done in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. |