Case Study: J9265 and More Apply to This Ovarian Cancer Scenario

Test yourself by choosing the proper codes and units for this encounter.

Finding the proper codes -- even for well-documented visits -- can require some detective work. Take a look at the sample scenario and make your choices for the appropriate ICD-9-CM, HCPCS, and CPT® codes.

Scenario: Documentation shows the patient presents for her first day of chemotherapy, aimed at treating stage III epithelial ovarian cancer (primary).

The tracking form for the patient shows the following infusions:

• 0817-0833, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 20 mg IV, in 50 mL NS
• 0834-0854, diphenhydramine, 50 mg IV, with ranitidine, 50 mg IV, in 50 mL NS
• 0924-1226, paclitaxel, 233.55 mg [...]
  
  - Published on 2011-11-09