General Question for the Week of April 15, 2024
Can we report medically necessary hydration in addition to blood transfusion?
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Can we report medically necessary hydration in addition to blood transfusion?
We use 96360 and 96361 for hydration fluids administered in radiology. These codes often edit against the CT procedure code. What modifier would you recommend when coding for services provided in a hospital radiology dept?
If a patient is receiving an IV infusion for hydration therapy and the stop time is not documented in the medical record, how should the service be coded?
What are some examples of documentation indications for a medically necessary fluid replacement for hydration therapy?
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