Discontinuation rates due to adverse events were higher at higher doses, primarily driven by gastrointestinal side effects
Watch for these: Missing or incorrect ICD-10 diagnosis code Drug classified as self-administered under Medicare policy Missing NDC on the drug J-code line Injection billed in a facility setting where the physician can't separately bill the administration code MUE limit exceeded without documented medical necessity for additional units Per CMS Medicare Part B drug benefit policy , coverage determinations for specific drugs are governed by Local Coverage Determinations issued by each Medicare Administrative Contractor
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In contrast to some diabetes therapies that focus solely on insulin dynamics, GLP-1 drugs also alter gastrointestinal physiology