Question:
If hydration is ordered for four hours before and four hours after a CT scan with contrast is performed, can we charge for the hydration hours?
Answer:
The answer depends on the medical indication for the hydration therapy related to the CT order. If hydration therapy is supported as a medically indicated and patient-specific service, the hydration therapy hours would be counted for the pre-and post-infusion of fluids.
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