Fingolimod/Gilenya

Does anyone know how physicians are coding for this medication when it's the initial administration? In our office the MA will administer the drug and monitor the patient, blood pressure, heart rate and possible EKG, for 6 hours. Please advise!

Thanks,
JB*

Jan 13th, 2011 - brown101 20

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Does anyone have any advise on how a physician would bill for the medication listed above?

Jan 14th, 2011 -

you don't

it's oral therapy- the patient has to get it at the pharmacy. It's between them and the insurer, although I am sure the manufacturer has a program for patients to help with reimbursement. Do not dispense it in the office- it will be a nightmare of paperwork and you'll never get back your money.