Oral Anticancer Drugs and Oral Antiemetic Drugs - JA DME
Oral Anticancer Drugs and Oral Antiemetic Drugs
The Standard Written Order (SWO) requirements are in effect for dates of service January 1, 2020 and after.
Refer to the SWO page for the elements needed in this streamlined order.
Oral anticancer drugs are covered under the oral anticancer drug benefit [Social Security Act §1861(s)(2)(Q)]. Oral Antiemetic Drugs are covered under the Oral Antiemetic Drug benefit (Social Security Act §1861(s)(2)(T)).
Coverage
- Aprepitant for Chemotherapy-Induced EMESIS (110.18) National Coverage Determination (NCD)
- Oral Anticancer Drugs Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and Policy Article [PDF]
- Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) LCD and Policy Article [PDF]
Documentation
- Clinician Letter - Medical Records [PDF] - Letter may be sent to clinicians to help obtain documentation
- Oral Anticancer Drugs Documentation Checklist [PDF] - Checklist to ensure suppliers gather all required documentation
Fees
Tips
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| New ICD 10-Codes | NCD110.18 Aprepitant for Chemo-Induced Emesis has been updated. Added ICD-10 codes D04.111, D04.112, D04.121, and D04.122. See CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)10859 for details. |
Resources
- CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-02, Chapter 15 - Self-Administered Drugs and Biologicals
- CMS IOM, Publication 100-04, Chapter 17 - Oral Cancer Drugs and Oral Anti-Emetic Drugs
- CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters (MM)9386 - Authoritative Sources Used in Determination of "Medically-Accepted Indication" of Drugs and Biologicals Used Off-label in Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regimen
- National Drug Codes for Oral Anti-Cancer Drugs (OACD)
- NCPDP - NCPDP Companion Document
Last Updated Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:26:23 +0000
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