Para HealthCare Provides Information on “JW” Billing Modifier for Outpatient Drug Wastage

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services made a change, effective July 1, 2016 requiring Medicare Part B providers to bill on a separate expense line with a “JW’ modifier, any unused portion of a single use vial or package. Washington Hospital Services Industry Partner, Para HealthCare, has provides 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.