tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 1999 Issue 11
Reader Question: Fluid Infusions
Question: My question concerns 90780 (IV infusion). Can you bill for an IV bolus of fluid that does not contain a medication?Anonymous GA subscriberAnswer: A bolus does not meet the definition of an infusion. IV hydration is considered to be included in the facility charges for the patient visit.
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