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2nd Quarter Update Part B Not Otherwise Classified Drug Fee Schedule — 2012 Payment Allowance Limits for Medicare Part B Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs

Effective April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012

Revision Date: 4/1/2013

Name of Drug and EXACT Dosage Given MUST be in Block 19 (paper), as an Attachement, or Narrative Field (EMC)

NOTE 1: Payment allowance limits subject to the ASP methodology are based on 1Q11 ASP data.

NOTE 2: Providers should contact their local Medicare contractor processing the claim for the most appropriate unlisted/unclassified HCPCS code to use in reporting these drugs to Medicare.

NOTE 3: The absence or presence of a HCPCS code and the payment allowance limits in this table does not indicate Medicare coverage of the drug. Similarly, the inclusion of a payment allowance limit within a specific column does not indicate Medicare coverage of the drug in that specific category. These determinations shall be made by the local Medicare contractor processing the claim.

Note 4: ** - Carrier Priced

Changes In Bold

HCPCS Code Short Description HCPCS Code Dosage Payment Limit Notes
Abatacept (Orencia) The subcutaneous form of abatacept is considered self-administered        
Actemra (see Tocilizumab)        
Adcetris (see Brentuximab Vedotin)        
Alfentanil Hydrochloride (Alfenta) 500 mcg/5 ml $1.418 $1.347  
Alglucosidase Alfa (Myozyme) 10 mg     Code for 2012: J0221
Allopurinol Sodium (Aloprim) ICD-9's 274.9 or 790.6 plus the ICD-9 for the neoplasm. Need name of chemotherapy agent causing the elevation of uric acid and a statement as to why patient can not tolerate oral form of the drug. 500 mg/SDV $336.189 $319.380  
Afinitor (see Everolimus)        
Aflibercept (see EYLEA) 2 mg vial $1,961.000 $1,862.950 Added December 2011
Amidate (see Etomidate)        
Amino Acid 500 ml $21.110 $20.055  
Amino Acid 1000 ml $35.190 $33.431  
Aminocaproic Acid 250 mg $0.050 $0.048  
Antihemophilic Factor (Recomb) Plasma/Albumin-Free (Xyntha) 1 IU     Code for 2011:  J7185
Arformoterol Tartrate (Brovana) 15 mcg     Code for 2011:  J7605
Arginine Hydrochloride (R-Gene 10) 300 ml $11.225 $10.664  
Arzerra (see Ofatumumab)        
** Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)  Non-covered by Carrier        
** Atenolol (Tenormin) ICD-9's = 401.0 - 429.9 0.5 mg / ml $0.800 $0.760  
Atropine Sulfate / Edrophonium Chloride 10 mg $1.651 $1.568  
Avastin (See Bevacizumab)        
Aztreonam (Azactam) 500 mg $14.165 $13.457  
** Bacitracin (Bacim) 50,000 U $10.170 $9.662  
Belimumab (Benlysta)  Covered ICD-9:  710.0 10 mg     Code for 2012: J0490
Beltatacept (Nulojix) Covered indications: V420 and 075 or 996.52 250 mg. $978.380 $929.461  
Bendamustine Hydrochloride (Treanda) Covered indications: 204.10 - lymphoid leukemia, chronic, without mention of remission or 204.11 - lymphoid leukemia, chronic, in remission 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J9033
Benlysta (see Belimumab)        
Berinert (see C1 Esterase Inhibitor)        
Bevacizumab (Avastin)  CPT 67028 must be on claim or in history; allow if billed with J3490 or J3590 and the ICD-9 requirements from one of the following codes:  115.02, 115.12, 115.92, 362.01 - 362.07 (any), 362.16, 362.35 - 362.37 (any), 362.42, 362.52 or 362.83. N/A $60.000 $57.000 Updated ICD-9 Coverage Effective: 01/01/2011                                        New Unit Price Per Carrier Medical Director Effective: 05/01/2011
Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Covered indications 200.60-200.68 or 201.00-201.98 50 mg $4,770.000 $4,531.500  
Bretylium Tosylate (Bretylol) 5 mg $0.175 $0.166  
Brevibloc (see Esmolol Hydrochloride)        
Brovana (see Arformoterol Tartrate)        
Bumetanide (Bumex) 0.25 mg $0.131 $0.124  
Bupivacaine Hcl, 0.25%, 2 ml  (Considered Part of Procedure)        
Bupivacaine Hcl, 0.50%, 2 ml  (Considered Part of Procedure)        
Bupivacaine, Sterile, 0.25%/10ml (Sensorcaine, Sterile) Allowed when billed with 51700, 51720, 62310, 62311, 62318, 62319, 62368, 64400 - 64484, 64505 - 64530, 77003, 95990, or 96530. When billed with other procedures, considered part of procedure performed. 0.25% - 1 ml $0.072 $0.068  
Bupivacaine, Sterile, 0.50%/10ml (Sensorcaine, Sterile) Allowed when billed with 51700, 51720, 62310, 62311, 62318, 62319, 62368, 64400 - 64484, 64505 - 64530, 77003, 95990, or 96530. When billed with other procedures, considered part of procedure performed. 0.50% - 1 ml $0.072 $0.068  
Bupivacaine, Sterile, 0.75%/10ml (Sensorcaine, Sterile) Allowed when billed with 51700, 51720, 62310, 62311, 62318, 62319, 62368, 64400 - 64484, 64505 - 64530, 77003, 95990, or 96530. When billed with other procedures, considered part of procedure performed. 0.75% - 1 ml $0.072 $0.068  
C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Berinert) - For the treatment of acute abdominal or facial attacks of hereditary angioedema in adult and adolescent patients (277.6) 10 units     Code for 2011:  J0597
Cabazitaxel (Jevtana®) 1 mg     Code for 2012: J9043
Calciferol (see Ergocalciferol D2)        
Calcium Chloride 100 mg / ml $0.183 $0.174  
Canakinumab (Ilaris) - For Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J0638
Capsaicin 8% Patch (Qutenza) - Must be administered under provider supervision. 10 sq cm     Code for 2011:  J7335
Cardizem IV (see Diltiazem Hydrochloride)        
** Cefamanadole Nafate (Mandol) 1 gm $8.610 $8.180  
** Cefoperazone Sodium  (Cefobid) 1 gm $16.380 $15.561  
Cefotetan Disodium (Cefotan) 1 gm $11.376 $10.807  
Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia) 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J0718
Chirocaine (see Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride)        
Cimetidine Hcl. (Tagamet) 150 mg $1.064 $1.011  
Cimzia (see Certolizumab Pegol)        
Clavulanate Potassium / Ticarcillin Disodium 0.1 - 3 gm $10.386 $9.867  
Clevidipine Butyrate 1 mg $2.999 $2.849  
Clindamycin Phosphate (Cleocin) 150 mg $1.656 $1.573  
Clorpactin WCS-90 (see Oxychlorosene Sodium)        
Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (Xiaflex) Covered for Contracture of palmar fascia (Dupuytren’s concracture) ICD-9 728.6. 0.1 mg     Code for 2011:  J0775
Copper Sulfate 0.4 mg $0.109 $0.104  
Cosyntropin IV 0.25 mg     Code for 2011:  J0833
Cystografin (see Diatrizoate Meglumine)        
Dantrolene Sodium 20 mg $78.800 $74.860  
Degarelix (Firmagon) 1 mg     Code for 2011: J9155
Depacon (see Valproate Sodium)        
Denileukin Difitox (Ontak) (For 300 mcg, use code J9160) 150 mcg $595.430 $565.659  
Denosumab (Prolia ™ or Xgeva)  If Prolia ™, covered ICD-9 = 733.01; if Xgeva, covered ICD-9 = 198.5. 1 mg     Code for 2012: J0897
Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant (Ozurdex)  If billed under J3490 or J3590, with CPT code 67028 & 1 of the following ICD-9 combinations:                                                                                        1) 362.83 plus 362.35 or 362.36; or         2) 362.30 0.1 mg     Code for 2011:  J7312
Dextrose 2.5% 2.50% $7.680 $7.296  
Dextrose 5% 5% $7.860 $7.467  
Dextrose 10% 500 ml $10.000 $9.500  
Dextrose 50% 50 ml $0.101 $0.096  
** Dextrose / Nitroglycerin 5%-20 mg/ 100 ml/250 ml 20 mg/100 ml/250 ml  $6.320 $6.004  
** Dextrose 5% / Sodium Chloride 1000 ml $11.220 $10.659  
Diatrizoate Meglumine (Cystografin) 10 ml $2.10 $2.00 Effective 05/01/2011
Diltiazem Hydrochloride (Cardizem IV) 5 mg $0.161 $0.153  
Diprivan (see Propofol)        
Doripenem (Doribax) 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J1267
Doxapram Hydrochloride (Dopram) 20 mg $2.200 $2.090  
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg $11.424 $10.853  
Ecallantide (Kalbitor) Covered Indications - 277.6 (accute attack of hereditary angioedema) 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J1290
Eculizumab (Soliris) 10 mg     Code for 2011: J1300
Edecrin Sodium (see Ethacrynate Sodium)        
Edrophonium Chloride (Tensilon) (Allow for ICD9 - 358.0) 10 mg $2.420 $2.299  
Elaprase (see Idursulfase)        
Emend for Injection (see Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine)        
Enalaprilat (Vasotec IV) 1.25 mg $1.643 $1.561  
Eovist (see Gadoxetate Disodium)        
Ergocalciferol D2 (Calciferol) ICD-9's = 579.8 or 579.9 Allowed when administered in physician's office 500,000 IU/ 1ml $29.840 $28.348  
Eribulin Mesylate (Halaven) - Covered ICD-9's = 174.0 - 174.9 0.1 mg     Code for 2012 J9179
Esmolol Hydrochloride (Brevibloc) Covered  ICD-9 = 427.89 (Dosage change from 100 mg to 10 mg.) 10 mg $0.799 $0.759  
Esomeprazole Sodium (Nexium IV) Covered ICD-9's = 530.10 - 530.19 or 530.81 when administered in the physician's office. 20 MG $2.802 $2.662  
Estradiol 1 gram $13.300 $12.635  
** Estradiol Pellets Per Pellet Invoice Invoice  
Ethacrynate Sodium (Edecrin Sodium) 50 mg $19.040 $18.088  
** Ethiodized Oil (Ethiodol) 1 ml $8.060 $7.657  
Etomidate (Amidate) 2 mg $0.379 $0.360  
Everolimus (Afinitor / Zortress) - Non-Covered; Oral drug considered as self-administered.       Code for 2012: J8561
EYLEA (see Aflibercept)       Added December 2011
Famotidine (Pepcid) 10 mg $0.414 $0.393  
Ferumoxytol (Feraheme) 1 mg     Codes for 2011:            Q0138 (non-esrd) &     Q0139 (esrd)
Fibrinogen Concentrate Human (RiaSTAP)       Code for 2011:  J1680
Firazyr (see Icantibant)        
Firmagon (see Degarelix)        
Flagyl IV (see Metronidazole In Nacl.)        
Floxin IV (see Ofloxacin)        
Fludarabine phosphate, oral - Not Covered by Part B 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J8562
Flumazenil (Mazicon, Romazicon) 0.1 mg $0.764 $0.726  
Flumazenil (Mazicon, Romazicon) 0.5 mg $42.830 $40.689  
Folic Acid  5 mg $1.728 $1.642  
Folotyn (see Pralatrexate)        
Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine (Emend)  Allowed when billed on the same day as chemotherapy. 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J1453
Fospropofol Disodium injection (Lusedra) 35 mg $0.201 $0.191  
Gadoxetate Disodium (Eovist) 1 ml     Code for 2011: A9581
Gammaked injection 500 mg $37.484 $35.610 Added October 2011
Gammaplex (see Human Immune Globulin Intravenous)        
Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) 0.2 mg $0.442 $0.420  
Graftjacket Gel 1 cc     Code for 2011:  Q4113
Halaven (see Eribulin Mesylate)        
** Heparin Sodium 100 units $0.032 $0.030  
Hetastarch Sodium Cl., 6 gm/500 ml 6 gm $23.040 $21.888  
Hexaminolevulinate Hydrochloride - Covered for ICD-9's 188.0 through 188.9 100 mg, per study dose $623.280 $592.116  
Hizentra (see Immune Globulin Subcutaneous)        
Human Immune Globulin Intravenous (Gammaplex) IV     Code for 2012: J1557
Hydroxocobalamin - Covered when billed with J9305. 1000 mcg/ml $1.212 $1.151 Effective 06/01/2011
Hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc-One) 48 mg     Code for 2011: J7325
Icantibant (Firazyr) - Usually considered self-administered        
Idursulfase (Elaprase) 1 mg     Code for 2011: J1743
Ilaris (see Canakinumab)        
Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Hizentra) 100 mg     Code for 2011:  J0597
** Inamrinone Lactate 5 mg $4.050 $3.848  
IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) - Covered for the treatment of Genetic torsion dystonia (333.6) and Blepharospasm (333.81) 1 Unit     New Code for 2012:  J0588
INTEGRA™ Bilayer Matrix Wound Dressing - Covered Indications = 757.39, 941.20-941.21, 941.24-941.31, 941.34-941.41, 941.44-941.51, 941.54-941.59, 942.20-942.59, 943.20-943.59, 944.20-944.58, 945.20-945.59, 946.2-946.5, 948.00-948.99 1 sq cm $18.680 $17.746  
Invega® Sustenna® (see Paliperidone Palmitate injection)        
Ipilimumab (Yervoy) - Covered for unresectable or metastatic melanoma. 1mg     Code for 2012: J9228
Isoproterenol Hydrochloride (Isuprel)  0.2 mg $2.250 $2.138  
Isoptin IV (see Verapamil Hydrochloride)        
Istodax (see Romidepsin)        
Isuprel (see Isoproterenol Hydrochloride)        
Ixabepilone (Ixempra) Covered for metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer (ICD-9 codes 174.0 - 175.9) 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J9207
Jevtana® (see Cabazitaxel)        
Kalbitor (see Ecallantide)        
Kenalog (see Triamcinolone Acetonide)        
Keppra intraveneous (see Levetiracetam)        
Ketamine Hydrochloride (Ketalar) Allowed when billed on same day as 20550-20610, 62289, 62298, 62368, 95990, or 96530. 10 mg $0.067 $0.064  
Krystexxa (see Pegloticase)        
Labetalol Hydrochloride (Trandate, Normodyne) Covered if given IV in the office for control of BP in severe hypertension. Patient is normally switched to oral for maintainance doses. 5 mg $0.456 $0.433  
Lanreotide (Somatuline Depot) 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J1930
Levetiracetam (Keppra intraveneous) 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J1953
** Levobupivacaine Hydrochloride (Chirocaine) Allowed separately when billed on same day as 51700, 51720, 62310, 62311, 62318, 62319, 62368, 64400 - 64484, 64505-64530, 76003, 95990, or 96530. Not payable separately when billed with any other procedures 2.5 mg/ml $0.310 $0.295  
** Levophed Bitartrate (see Norepinephrine Bitartrate)        
** Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid) Need statemnt on claim as to why patient can't take oral form of drug. 0.5 mg $62.010 $58.910  
Lexiscan (see Regadenoson)        
Lidocaine - Allowed separately when billed on same day as 51700, 51720, 62310, 62311, 62318, 62319, 62368, 64400 - 64484, 64505 - 64530, 77033, 95990, or 96530. Not payable when billed with any other procedure. 1 ml $0.143 $0.136  
Lopressor (see Metoprolol Tartrate)        
Lucentis (see Ranibizumab)        
Lusedra (see Fospropofol Disodium injection)        
Mandol (see Cefamanadole Nafate)        
Mazicon (see Flumazenil)        
Methylnaltrexone Bromide (Relistor)  Non-covered by carrier.        
Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor) Covered when given IV with Dobutamine J1250 during Dobutamine Stress Test. 1 mg $0.144 $0.137  
Metronidazole Hcl. (Flagyl IV) IV in the office.  Covered for ICD-9's= 001.0-009.3, 040.0-041.9, 481-482.9, 567.0-567.9, 599.0-599.9, 615.0-615.9. 500 mg $1.053 $1.000  
Miconazole (Monistat IV) 10 mg   Invoice Invoice  
Minocycline Hydrochloride (Non-covered oral drug)       Code for 2012: J2265
Monistat IV (see Miconazole)        
Morrhuate Sodium 50 mg $2.085 $1.981  
Myozyme (see Alglucoside Alfa)        
Nafcillin Sodium (Nallpen) (Dosage Change from 500 mg to 1 gm) 1 gm $8.058 $7.655  
Nalmefene Hydrochloride (Revex) 10 mcg $0.276 $0.262  
Netilmicin Sulfate (Netromycin), 150 mg   Invoice Invoice  
Nexium IV (see Esomeprazole Sodium)        
Nitroglycerin IV – Allowed in emergency situations. 5 mg $0.397 $0.377  
Nodolo & Tusal (see Sodium Thiosalicylate)        
** Norepinephrine Bitartrate (Levophed Bitartrate) Allow in emergency situations. 1 mg $2.161 $2.053  
Norcuron (see Vecuronium Bromide)        
Normal Saline (Sterile Water) 50 ml $1.430 $1.359  
Normodyne (see Labetalol Hydrochloride)        
Nplate™ (see Romiplostim)        
Nulojix (see Beltatacept)        
Ofatumumab (Arzerra)  Covered indications - 204.10 or 204.12 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J9302
Ofloxacin (Floxin IV), 20 mg   Invoice Invoice  
Olanzapine long-acting intramuscular injection                             Covered indications = 295.00 - 295.95 or 296.40 - 296.66 when administered in the physicians office. 1 mg     Code for 2011: J2358
Olanzapine short-acting intramuscular injection (Zyprexa IM) Covered indications = 295.01 - 295.84 when administered in the physicians office. 0.5 mg $2.083 $1.979  
Ontak (see Denileukin Difitox)        
Optison   Invoice Invoice  
Orencia (see Abatacept)        
** Oxychlorosene Sodium (Clorpactin WCS-90) 1 gm $1.850 $1.758  
Ozurdex (see Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant)        
Paliperidone Palmitate injection (Invega® Sustenna®)  Covered indications:  295.00-295.95, 296.40-296.46, 296.50-296.56, or 296.60-296.66 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J2426
Panitumumab (Vectibix) Covered indications-153.0-154.8 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J9303
Pantoprazole Sodium, IV (Protonix IV) Need statement as to why patient is not able to take oral form. 40 mg $4.511 $4.285  
** Peginterferon Alfa-2A/Isopropyl Alchol (Pegasys®) Covered indication 070.54 when administered in the office. 180mcg/ml $480.273 $456.259  
Peginterferon Alfa-2B (PEG-Intron) 50 mcg Covered indication 070.54 when administered in the office. 50 mcg $320.610 $304.580  
** Peginterferon Alfa-2B, 80mcg 80 mcg $336.600 $319.770  
** Peginterferon Alfa-2B, 120mcg 120 mcg $353.460 $335.787  
** Peginterferon Alfa-2B, 150mcg 150 mcg $371.120 $352.564  
Pegloticase (Krystexxa) When billed with J3490 or J3590, covered for chronic gout, ICD-9's 274.00 through 274.03 1mg     Code for 2012: J2507
** Pegvisomant for Injection (Somavert) Considered Usually Self-Administered        
Pepcid (see Famotidine)        
Potassium Acetate 2 meq $0.027 $0.026  
Potassium Phosphate 3 mmol $0.043 $0.041  
Pralatrexate (Folotyn) - Covered indications: 202.70 - 202.78 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J9307
Prednisolone Acetate 1 ml     Code for 2010:  J2650
Procaine Hydrochloride 1% $2.360 $2.242  
Procaine Hydrochloride 2% $3.400 $3.230  
Prolia ™ (see Denosumab)        
Propofol (Diprivan) 10 mg $0.122 $0.116  
Protonix IV (see Pantoprazole Sodium)        
Provenge (see Sipuleucel-T)        
Qutenza (see Capsaicin 8% Patch)        
** R-Gene 10 (see Arginine Hcl.)        
Ranibizumab Injection (Lucentis) 1 mcg     Code for 2011:  J2778
Regadenoson (Lexiscan) 0.1 mg     Code for 2011:  J2785
Relistor (see Methylnaltrexone Bromide)        
Revex (see Nalmefene Hydrochloride)        
Rexolate & Arthrolate (see Sodium Thiosalicylate)        
RiaSTAP (see Fibrinogen Concentrate Human)        
Rifampin 600 mg $45.806 $43.516  
Robinul (see Glycopyrrolate)        
Romazicon (see Flumazenil)        
Romidepsin (Istodax)  Covered indications:  202.70 - 202.78 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J9315
Romiplostim (Nplate™) 10 mcg     Code for 2011:  J2796
Sarracenia Purpura  Non-covered by Carrier        
Secretin (SecreFlo) Used in secretin stimulation testing 1 mcg     Code for 2011:  J2850
Sensorcaine, Sterile (see Bupivicaine, Sterile)        
Sipuleucel-T (Provenge)  ICD-9 = 185 Per infusion (minimum 50 million cells)     New Code for 2012:  Q2043
Sodium Acetate 2 meq $0.037 $0.035  
** Sodium Bicarbonate, PF (NACH03) 7.5%/50 ml $2.730 $2.594  
Sodium Bicarbonate, 8.4% (NACH03) 50 ml $0.122 $0.116  
Sodium Chloride, Hypertonic 250 cc $0.759 $0.721  
** Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (Sotradecol)   Invoice Invoice  
** Sodium Thiosalicylate (Rexolate & Arthrolate, Nodolo & Tusal) 50 mg $0.970 $0.922  
Sodium Thiosulfate 100 mg $0.155 $0.147  
Soliris (see Eculizumab)        
Somatuline Depot (see Lanreotide)        
** Somavert (see Pegvisomant for Injection) 5 cc $0.052 $0.049  
Stelara (see Ustekinumab)        
Sterile Saline / Water 1000 ml $5.640 $5.358  
** Sterile Saline /  Water, 1000 ml 50mcg/ml $9.810 $9.320  
** Sufentanil Citrate (Sufenta) Separate payment allowed when billed with 62310, 62311, 62318, 62319, 76005, 95990, or 96530. If billed with any other procedures, it will be considered part of the procedure and  separate payment will not be allowed.        
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) Documentation as to why the patient needs to be on IV infusion instead of oral medication, must be in block 19 or as an attachment for paper claims or in the notepad for EMC claims. 400 - 80 mg $0.275 $0.261  
SurgiMend 0.5 sq cm $11.335 $10.768  
Synthroid (see Levothyroxine Sodium)        
Synvisc-One (see Hylan G-F 20)        
Tagamet (see Cimetidine Hydrochloride)        
Telavancin Injection (VIBATIV™) 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J3095
Temsirolimus (Torisel) Covered indication is for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (189.0 Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except pelvis). 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J9330
Tenormin (see Atenolol)        
Tensilon (see Edrophonium Chloride)        
Testosterone 37.5 mg $0.110 $0.105  
** Testosterone Pellets (Testopel) Per Pellet Invoice Invoice  
Tetanus Toxoid (use codes 90702, 90703, or 90718)        
Tetracycline   Invoice Invoice  
Tocilizumab (Actemra) Covered Indications: 714.0, 714.1 or 714.2. 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J3262
Torisel (see Temsirolimus)        
Trandate (see Labetalol Hydrochloride)        
Treanda (see Bendamustine Hydrochloride)        
Treprostinil inhalation (Tyvaso) - If administered in-office, considered part of service performed.  If administered at-home, not covered by Part B.  1.74 mg     Code for 2011:  J7686
Triamcinolone Acetonide, Preservative Free 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J3300
Triamcinolone Acetonide (Kenalog) 10 mg     Code for 2011:  J3301
Truxton (see Prednisolone Acetate)        
Tyvaso (see Treprostinil inhalation)        
Ustekinumab (Stelara) - For the treatment of adults (18+) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy (696.1) 1 mg     Code for 2011:  J3357
Vaccinia IVIG (see Human Immune Globulin Intravenous)        
Valproate Sodium (Depacon) IV, Covered ICD9's = 345.00 - 345.91, Allowed when administered IV, in the physician's office. (Dosage change from 500 mg to 100 mg) 100 mg $0.558 $0.530  
Vasopressin 20 units $1.631 $1.549  
Vasotec IV (see Enalaprilat)        
Vectibix (see Panitumumab)        
Vecuronium Bromide (Norcuron) 1 mg $0.697 $0.662  
Velaglucerase alfa for injection (VPRIV™) 100 units     Code for 2011:  J3385
Verapamil Hydrochloride (Isoptin IV) 2.5 mg $3.167 $3.009  
VIBATIV™ (see Telavancin Injection)        
** Vitamin B Complex Up to 3 ml $0.930 $0.884  
** Vitamin C (see Ascorbic Acid)  Non-covered by Carrier        
Vivaglobin (see Immune Globulin Subcutaneous)        
VPRIV™ (see Velaglucerase alfa for injection)        
Wilate (Human coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) and von Willebrand factor (VWF) powder and solvent for solution for injection)  Covered ICD-9: 286.4 1 IU VWF:RCO     New Code for 2012: J7183
Xeomin (see IncobotulinumtoxinA)        
Xgeva (see Denosumab)        
Xiaflex (see Collagenase Clostridum Histolyticum)        
Xyntha (see Antihemophilic Factor (Recomb) Plasma/Albumin-Free)        
Yervoy (see Ipilimumab)        
Zortress (see Everolimus)        
Zyprexa IM (see Olanzapine)        
HOCM <= 149 MG/ML 1 ml $0.041 $0.039  
HOCM 200 - 249 MG/ML 1 ml $0.093 $0.088  
HOCM 250 - 299 MG/ML 1 ml $0.100 $0.095  
HOCM 300 - 349 MG/ML 1 ml $0.104 $0.099  
HOCM 350 - 399 MG/ML 1 ml $0.107 $0.102  
HOCM >= 400 MG/ML 1 ml $0.191 $0.181  

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