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BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
BCG Boston Consultation Group... if you are speaking of the BCG as in BCG Matrix that is!
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Tuberculosis vaccine.

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When should the BCG vaccine be given to newborns?

The BCG vaccine should be given to newborns within the first few days of life to provide protection against tuberculosis.


Does BCG HURT?

Yes, the BCG vaccine can cause mild pain at the injection site, redness, swelling, and sometimes a small sore or blister. These side effects usually go away on their own within a few weeks.


What is the vacine for TB?

The vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) is called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine. It is given to protect against severe forms of TB in children, particularly in regions where TB is common. It is not routinely given in the United States because TB is not as prevalent.


How does a BCG work?

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (sometimes Bacille Calmette-Guérin, or BCG) is a TB vaccine that is derived from a strain of weakened live bovine (cow) tuberculosis bacillus, Mycobacterium bovis. The vaccine sitmulates an immune response, and antibodies are generated as a result, just as is generally sought in the application of vaccines. The vaccine is fairly effective, but its effect is not protracted, and it has some odd geographic dependence. Wikipedia has more information, and you'll find a link to their post on BCG below this answer.


J9031 How do you code for a BCG treatment?

Per the RX List on this website it should be billed as a CPT4. http://www.rxlist.com/theracys-drug.htm It has to do with the way its administered. If you bill it under CPT4 90586 you should not have any issues. The Product No. is being used doesn't represent an NDC code 49281-880-01. NDC codes are 11 digits this is only 10.