Mary Torres presents at her endocrinologist's office for IDDM. She states that she ran out of insulin the day before her visit. A blood glucose is performed and the result is 415. The physician writes an order for his nurse to give Mary 13 units of regular insulin. Select the appropriate HCPCS code for the medication only.

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The HCPCS code J1815 is used for insulin injection, per 5 units. Since Mary received 13 units, the correct code is J1815 X 3 (3 times 5 units equals 15 units, which covers the 13 units administered).

Mary Torres Presents at Her Endocrinologist's Office for IDDM