Question:
What is the correct coding for the initial hour of hydration therapy, and how is the unit of service reported?
Answer:
The actual administration of the fluid is reported with revenue code 0260, Infusion Therapy. This service is coded to 96360, hydration therapy, for the first hour, and encompasses up to 90 minutes. A service unit of 1 is reported for this code.
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