Does Q0162 require prior authorization?

Yes, Q0162 requires prior authorization (medium confidence). Conditional coverage; review criteria to confirm PA need.

What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for Q0162?

Medicare facility rate: N/A. Non-facility rate: N/A. Work RVU: 0.00.

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`Q0162`, Ondansetron 1 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a

HCPCS/CPT

Prior Authorization

Prior Auth Required

Conditional coverage; review criteria to confirm PA need (medium confidence)

Medicare Pricing

Work RVU

0.00

Facility

N/A

Non-Facility

N/A

Documentation Required

A Standard Written Order (SWO) must be communicated to the supplier before a claim is submitted; lack of a completed SWO will result in denial.
For DMEPOS base items requiring WOPD, the supplier must have a signed WOPD prior to delivery; WOPD must list the base item and may list separately billed associated options/accessories/supplies.

Suppliers are required to maintain proof of delivery (POD) documentation and make it available to the Medicare contractor upon request.

Suppliers must contact the beneficiary for DMEPOS refills and document an affirmative response prior to dispensing refills; contact must occur no sooner than 30 calendar days prior to expected end of current supply.

Treating practitioners may bill only if they are enrolled as a DMEPOS supplier with the National Supplier Clearinghouse, are dispensing the drug to the beneficiary, and are authorized by the State to dispense drugs as part of their license.

Suppliers must verify and document that any changed or atypical utilization patterns are warranted by treating practitioners before dispensing additional quantities.

Key Coverage Criteria

Coverage requires that the item meet Medicare statutory criteria (eligible benefit category and be reasonable and necessary) per Social Security Act §1862(a)(1)(A).
An FDA‑approved oral 3‑drug antiemetic regimen consisting of an oral NK‑1 antagonist plus an oral 5‑HT3 antagonist and dexamethasone (HCPCS J8540) is covered when administered to beneficiaries receiving one or more of the following chemotherapeutic agents: Alemtuzumab, Azacitidine, Bendamustine, Carboplatin, Carmustine, Cisplatin, Clofarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, Dacarbazine, Daunorubicin, Doxorubicin, Epirubicin, Idarubicin, Ifosfamide, Irinotecan, Lomustine, Mechlorethamine, Oxalipla [...]
Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) due to High Emetic Risk parenteral anticancer agents when an NK1 RA (e.g., Emend, Cinvanti, Varubi) is used in combination with a 5HT3 RA.
Prevention of CINV due to Moderate Emetic Risk parenteral anticancer agents when an NK1 RA is used in combination with a 5HT3 RA and the patient has one or more CINV risk factors (younger age <55 years; female sex; previous history of chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting; little or no previous alcohol use; history of motion sickness or morning sickness during pregnancy; high anxiety).
Prevention of CINV due to High Emetic Risk parenteral anticancer agents when a 5HT3 RA (Aloxi, Kytril, Sustol, Zofran) is used in combination with an NK1 RA.
Prevention of CINV due to Moderate Emetic Risk parenteral anticancer agents when a 5HT3 RA is used (standalone option for moderate risk).

5 Active Policies

BCBSNJ-DRUGS-072-283AA8103D, Injectable Antiemetic Agents [Dolasetron (Anzemet), Granisetron (Kytril, Sustol), Ondansetron (Zofran), Palonosetron (Aloxi), Rolapitant (Varubi), Aprepitant (Cinvanti), Fosaprepitant (Emend), and Fosnetupitant/Palonosetron (Akynzeo), Amisulpride (Barhemsys)]

L33827, Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics)

UMR-POL-UMR-antiemetics-oncology, Antiemetics for Oncology

SUREST-POL-SUREST-antiemetics-oncology, Antiemetics for Oncology

UHC-POL-antiemetics-oncology, Antiemetics for Oncology

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