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The 28-day rule is the industry standard for multi-dose vials

Frequent Mistakes Using the wrong CPT code, such as lumbar code 62323 Billing per level instead of one unit per session Missing or incorrect modifier usage Not documenting the interlaminar approach Ignoring payer-specific requirements Common Denial Reasons Lack of medical necessity Exceeding allowed frequency limits Incorrect CPT and ICD-10 code pairing Incomplete or unclear operative notes How to Avoid These Issues Review documentation before coding Follow payer guidelines carefully Conduct regular internal audits Train staff on updated billing rules Avoiding these mistakes helps ensure accurate claims, faster reimbursement, and reduced compliance risk

As someone who has analyzed pharmacy expenditures for the past 20 years, mainly in the Medicare space, it is tempting to default to the thought process that commercial plans shouldnt pay for GLP-1s for weight loss until Medicare does

For context, about 60% of CagriSema participants hit the 20% weight-loss mark, and nearly 1 in 4 lost 30% or more

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