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Despite evidence that vaccinating healthcare workers against influenza helps to protect patients, many still refuse — even during the worst flu season in nearly a decade.
Early referral for workup of patients with any of more than 150 occult primary immunodeficiency diseases can dramatically reduce hospitalizations, permanent disability and high costs of care.
Billing for reimbursement of this costly, lifesaving therapy can be complicated, but for the sake of the provider and the patient, getting it right the first time can shorten approval time and prevent denials.
Billing codes used to seek reimbursement for Hizentra, including supplies, pump and nursing, for a primary immunodeficiency disease