tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2004 Issue 6

4 Rules to Remember: Infusion Coding Do's and Don'ts

Remember: Chemo has its own set of codes When reporting infusion codes, make sure you keep these tips in mind and increase your chances of maximum reimbursement: Do report injections into the intravenous (IV) line independently with 90784; they aren't part of the infusion package. Do keep the "T" discount in mind when reporting to Medicare. Code Q0081 is subject to the "T" status discount, Marsh says, so when you have another "T" code on the claim, reimbursement for the less-expensive code will be 50 percent. If a patient needs IV treatment and intermediate repair of a 4.2-centimeter...

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