tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2008 Issue 1

READER QUESTIONS: ED Injection/Infusion Coding Getting Stricter

Question: My practice started reporting the hydration, injection and infusion CPT codes in 2006. However, I was told that there was new language in the 2008 CPT book that may change our ability to report these codes on behalf of physicians working in the ED. What's the story with injection/infusion/hydration coding in 2008? California Subscriber Answer: Unfortunately, you will likely have to shelve the injection, infusion and hydration codes for services your ED physician provides. CPT introduced new language in this code section for 2008.Then: In 2006, CPT rewrote the hydration, injection  and infusion code set. The 90760-90779...

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