General Question for the Week of June 1, 2026
What is the correct coding for the initial hour of hydration therapy, and how is the unit of service reported?
Audits performed by our experts have uncovered a multitude of problems with coding, billing, and documentation for infusion and injection services. Even more, COVID-19 changes have created confusion surrounding documentation requirements and flexibilities that require comprehensive knowledge. From noncompliant missing start and stop times for hydration therapy to billing for E&M services, there’s no shortage of ways to sacrifice revenue — or attract the attention of the OIG and RACs.
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