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Code deleted, see J0884.

Official Description

Injection, argatroban, per 5 mg
Short Descr Injection, argatroban
Related Drugs ARGATROBAN
Coverage Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing Indicator(s) 53 – Statute
MPI A – Not applicable, as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Statute 1833(T)
Cross-Reference(s) J0883
Processing Note "C" CODES ARE UNIQUE TEMPORARY PRICING CODES THAT WERE INITIALLY ESTABLISHED BY CMS FOR THE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPPS). THE "C" CODES ARE USED ON MEDICARE OPPS CLAIMS BUT MAY ALSO BE RECOGNIZED ON CLAIMS FROM OTHER PROVIDERS OR BY OTHER PAYMENT SYSTEMS.
BETOS O1E – Other drugs
TOS Code(s) 1 – Medical care
Added Date 1/1/2003
Termination Date 12/31/2016
APC Status Indicator Nonpass-Through Drugs and Nonimplantable Biologicals, Including Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
OTS Orthotic No
CCS Clinical Classification 240 - Medications (Injections, infusions and other forms)
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2017-01-01 Deleted Code deleted, see J0884.
2003-01-01 Added Code added 1/1/2003
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