AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 19

A patient with malignant lymphoma is administered the antineoplastic drug Rituximab 800 mg and then 100 mg of Benadryl.
Which HCPCS Level II codes are reported for both drugs administered intravenously?

Answer options

• A. J9312 x 80, J1200 x 2
• B. J9312, J1200
• C. J9312, Q0163
• D. J9312 x 80, 00163 x 2

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Rituximab is billed as J9312 for 800 mg, which is calculated as J9312 x 80, and Benadryl is billed as 00163 for 100 mg, which is calculated as 00163 x 2. Options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect the correct coding for the quantities administered.