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Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Demonstration Update for a New Drug Code J1554 - ASCENIV

The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to add a new J codes (J1554 - ASCENIV). The long description as listed in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) is INJECTION, IMMUNE GLOBULIN (ASCENIV), 500 MG. and is to be included in the list of approved J codes for the treatment of Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases (PIDD) in the home for the IVIG Demonstration.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: October 21, 2021

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