General Question for the Week of April 21, 2025
What is the difference between oral hydration and intravenous hydration therapy?
What is the difference between oral hydration and intravenous hydration therapy?
Why can’t we code 95180 (rapid desensitization) and chemotherapy drug administration codes together when we perform carboplatin desensitization?
How would we bill the concurrent IV administration of one chemotherapy drug and one non-chemotherapy when the drugs are given in separate bags at the same site?
When do we report the JW modifier?
Can you charge an XS modifier with IVP drug administration codes?
When performing intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), how should CPT codes 37252 and 37253 be assigned for multiple vessel imaging, and what are the coding guidelines for imaging a bridging lesion that crosses from one vessel to another?
When reporting HCPCS code G0498, which facility is responsible for billing, and what services are included in its reimbursement?
The ED physician ordered NS 1000 ml @ 250 ml/hr and CT abdomen with contrast. Are we able to code 96360 for the IV hydration?
Which code do we report for the first anti-neoplastic administered by IV push and then any subsequent ones?
I’m coding for a patient who underwent CAR-T therapy, and I’m a bit confused about how to report the different steps. I understand that 0537T is for collection and handling, and 0540T is for administration, but I want to clarify a few things. Can we report 0537T more than once per day? Also, if the hospital is facilitating the process but not actually performing the collection or preparation, should the hospital still report any of these codes, or are they strictly for the specialty lab or manufacturer?
When coding for intravenous infusions that begin outside the observation unit and continue upon the patient’s arrival, what specific documentation elements must be present to ensure compliance and avoid audit risks?
Do you have any more tips for reporting the JZ modifier?
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