Para HealthCare provides information on “JW” billing modifier for outpatient drug waste

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made a change, effective July 1, requiring Medicare Part B providers to bill, on a separate expense line with a “JW” modifier (signifying that the drugs were not administered), any unused portion of a single use vial or package of medication. Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner Para HealthCare has provided a helpful article detailing the new requirements. You can read the article here. To learn more about Para HealthCare or any of our Industry Partners, please visit our website or contact Paul Unsworth at (206) 577-1806. (Paul Unsworth)