Question:
Are intravenous injections provided through the same access line as fluids for an IV infusion separately billable?
Answer:
Intravenous injections provided through the same access line as fluids for hydration or IV infusion are separately billable. Before assigning codes, be certain to consult the coding hierarchy to determine whether the IV push will be secondary to the IV infusion of a drug or primary to hydration therapy.
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