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Modifier Workflow

JW and JZ Drug Discarded-Amount Modifiers

Report an applicable discarded amount or no discarded amount under the current Medicare Part B drug policy.

Research sequence

  1. 1Confirm the drug and container are subject to the policy
  2. 2Document administered and discarded amounts
  3. 3Report units and claim lines under current instructions
  4. 4Reconcile inventory and medical record documentation

Modifiers in this workflow

JWDiscarded drug amountReports an applicable discarded amount from a single-dose container or package under current payer drug-wastage rules.DetailsJZNo discarded drug amountReports that no amount was discarded from an applicable single-dose container or package under current payer rules.Details

Use current official or licensed modifier definitions and payer instructions. A modifier communicates a supported claim fact; it does not create coverage or medical necessity.