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36.4.32 Pentamadine, Aerosol

Aerosol pentamidine treatments will be reimbursed using procedure code 1-94642.

Additionally, the provider may also be reimbursed for the medication using procedure code 1-J2545.

Payment for aerosol pentamidine treatments is limited to the following diagnosis codes:

Diagnosis Codes

042

07951

07952

07953

1363

48284

5186

Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is available from pharmacies for self administration at home. The use of oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is not a payable benefit of the insured portion of the Texas Medicaid Program.

Aerosol pentamidine treatments are limited to one treatment every 28 days.


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