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Modifier JW

Drug modifiers

Modifier JW. Drug amount discarded/not administered (single-dose vial/package wastage) — billed on a separate line for the wasted units.

Reference only — CPT descriptors are AMA-copyrighted (paraphrased). Payment percentages and acceptance vary by payer; verify against the current CPT/HCPCS files and payer policy.

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