General Question for the Week of July 22, 2024
If a patient has rheumatoid arthritis and comes in for a methotrexate injection, do we use the chemotherapy injection code?
If a patient has rheumatoid arthritis and comes in for a methotrexate injection, do we use the chemotherapy injection code?
What time can be used for infusion stop if patient is in the clinic and has a negative reaction requiring inpatient admission?
Can a subcutaneous injection of insulin administered to a patient be billed?
If an IV antibiotic was administered but the MAR only contains the time the infusion started, can we charge for an IV push?
What time can be used for infusion stop if the patient is in the clinic and has a negative reaction requiring inpatient admission?
What are the documentation requirements to bill for hydration?
When a stop time has not been recorded for the infusion, can an IVP be coded?
Are inpatient respiratory therapy services included in room and board?
In general, do you have any tips for correctly documenting medical necessity?
Is the time spent weaning a patient off ventilation separately billable?
How does the OCE help in processing hospital claims related to Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs)?
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