Invalid HCPCS Code J0610

Quest ion:

We have a charge that is saying invalid HCPCScode. The invalid code is J0610. It says no new code has been created How would I create a charge code if I have to add an HCPCScode for that?

Answ er:

We have not yet updated the HCPCSreport in our system to crosswalk the recently deleted HCPCSJ0610 to the replacement codes J0612 and J0613, but that update will be added soon. In the meantime, we notified clients with J0610 in the chargemaster of the required update by email; the email we sent to you is attached.

Since we did not have an NDCfor this line item for the drug coded J0610 in the hospital chargemaster, we could not determine which of the two replacement HCPCSto recommend. Many other clients reported NDC63323-0360-19, which would map to J0612 ? but again, we recommend checking the NDCto verify the correct HCPCS

There is another way that PARA Dat a Edit or users can verify the correct HCPCSfor a drug or NDCusing the Calculator tab -- enter the NDCinto the Calculator field and selecting the ?NDCto J-Codes?report, then click ?Submit?

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The report returned will advise whether the drug queried has an HCPCSassigned by Medicare