Coders face common problems and new challenges for drug administration in 2015

Why This Topic Matters

Drug administration reporting is a frequent source of claim edits and confusion, especially when multiple services occur on the same date or span more than one calendar day. Understanding the scope of the CMS updates and the broader coding guidance helps facilities apply consistent reporting practices.

Article Sections

1. Modifier updates and drug administration reporting

   Discusses recent CMS activity affecting drug administration reporting and the broader relationship between CMS and CPT guidance. It also addresses common uncertainty around when updated modifier options may be considered.

2. Encounters that cross midnight

   Reviews reporting issues for drug administration services that begin on one calendar day and continue into the next. The section focuses on date-of-service handling and related facility reporting concerns.

3. Reporting long-duration IV pushes

   Covers questions about how prolonged push services are viewed within drug administration coding guidance. It contrasts push reporting with infusion reporting at a general level.