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Torisel Coding
What is the proper V-Code to use with the administration of Torisel?
V58.11 Administration of Chemotherapy or V58.12 Administration of Immunotherapy?
Chemo
Temsirolimus is a cancer medication. It slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. An example of use is kidney cancers.
I would use
the chemotherapy code although the drug does kill cancer thru immune regulation (hence the question of which code to use)
Torisel
[the chemotherapy code although the drug does kill cancer thru immune regulation (hence the question of which code to use)]
Because it is not a monoclonal antibody or a verified immunotherapy like BCG, interferon, or interleukin, I would probably use V58.11...