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Jan 27th, 2010 - thomanb

Torisel Coding

What is the proper V-Code to use with the administration of Torisel?
V58.11 Administration of Chemotherapy or V58.12 Administration of Immunotherapy?

Jan 27th, 2010 - nmaguire   2,606 

Chemo

Temsirolimus is a cancer medication. It slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. An example of use is kidney cancers.

Jan 27th, 2010 -

I would use

the chemotherapy code although the drug does kill cancer thru immune regulation (hence the question of which code to use)

Jan 27th, 2010 - Bobbi9698 11 

Torisel

[the chemotherapy code although the drug does kill cancer thru immune regulation (hence the question of which code to use)]

Because it is not a monoclonal antibody or a verified immunotherapy like BCG, interferon, or interleukin, I would probably use V58.11...



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