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June 15, 2022 Current Procedural Terminology Category II Codes (CPT-2 Codes)   WHAT ARE CPT-2 CODES: They describe the following: Clinical components, such as those typically included in evaluation, management, or other clinical services. Results from clinical laboratory or radiology tests and other procedures. Identified processes intended to address patient safety practices (such as fall risk). Services reflecting compliance with state or federal law.   PURPOSE: CPT II codes help define nati...

KSP Specialty Pharmacy is pleased to announce Michelle Burman as the new Senior Account Executive for KSP Specialty Pharmacy, effective immediately. In this role, Michelle will partner with Karmanos and McLaren providers to illustrate how KSP Specialty Pharmacy, the embedded specialty pharmacy for the McLaren Health System, provides superior patient care and service for complex diseases. Her focus will be to reduce external specialty oncology prescription dispensations and educate providers the ease and...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and KSP Specialty Pharmacy (KSP) are pleased to announce the launch of new services and a new website: www.ksppharmacy.org . The new site features provider resources and information for payers and pharmaceutical companies. Most notably, the site includes an online portal where patients can refill their prescriptions. This tool also allows patients to see their list of medications, get reminders and interact with their pharmacist. A portal for patient education a...

KSP Specialty Pharmacy is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for its pharmacy services. Accreditation is a process through which health care organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of qu...

The fight against cancer requires a team of experts and careful planning. We often think of the hardworking oncologists, nurses and physicians who treat patients during their cancer journey. Their roles are vital, but there are many other key players in the battle against this disease. The KSP Specialty Pharmacy team connects patients to crucial cancer-fighting drugs. Doing so requires knowledgeable service, logistical organization and compassion for each individual. During his treatment for leukemia at...

Lucius Daniel, Pharm.D., Karmanos Specialty Pharmacy (KSP) lead clinical pharmacy specialist, has been appointed to the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA) Executive Council. The NCODA is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization founded to strengthen community oncology practices. They address the growing needs for dispensing cancer clinics to improve operations at the pharmacy level in order to deliver quality and sustainable value to all stakeholders involved in the care of canc...

KSP Specialty Pharmacy (KSP) is pleased to announce that it has received full accreditation from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC). This accreditation is valid for three years. The achievement serves as a key differentiator and independent validation of quality. With this designation, KSP is able to continue with its provision of specialty oral oncolytic agents. Additionally, it allows for the provision of agents in other specialized areas, such as HIV, gastroenterology, neurology a...