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Question:
Can we report medically necessary hydration in addition to blood transfusion?
Answer:
It is appropriate to report medically necessary hydration in addition to blood transfusion. The key is to make sure that the physician’s order demonstrates medical necessity for both the blood administration and a primary service of hydration therapy. An example is when a patient receives a transfusion and later in the day requires IV hydration. The initial and additional hour codes may be reported with an applicable modifier.
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