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Coding Correction:Coding Correction
In the February 2009 article entitled Coding Update:
Infusion/Injection Services, page 21, the reporting of the IV
push duration times were incorrectly stated in the FAQ.
The Q&A should read as follows.
Question: On the basis of the infusion guidelines for facilities, in
the following scenario is IV hydration primary to an IV push in
the hierarchy? A patient receives IV hydration from 1:00 P.M.
to 3:00 P.M. and two IV pushes of the same drug at 1:30
P.M. and 3:30 P.M.
Answer: The guidelines indicate that...
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Article Overview
This article is a brief coding correction from CPT Assistant that addresses a previously published FAQ about infusion and injection services. It explains that the piece is relevant to coders working with facility reporting for intravenous administration and hydration, and it highlights a revised Q&A format tied to reporting hierarchy and timing-related guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Readers who code infusion and injection services need to know when published guidance has been corrected, especially when timing and service hierarchy can affect reporting. The notice helps ensure facility coding references align with the updated clarification.
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A short correction notice that revises previously published guidance in an earlier CPT Assistant article. The section focuses on infusion and injection reporting in a facility context and highlights the corrected Q&A format.
What You Will Learn
That a previously published FAQ has been corrected
That the article concerns facility reporting for infusion and injection services
That the notice focuses on a revised question-and-answer explanation
That the guidance relates to timing and service hierarchy in intravenous administration reporting
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Facility coding staff
Billing and reimbursement specialists
Compliance staff
Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
CPT: 96374
CPT: 96376
CPT: 96361
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