Question:
If the patient receives saline (NS) concurrently with chemotherapy for hydration, may we report +96361 along with the chemotherapy administration code?
Pennsylvania Subscriber
Answer:
You should not report 96360-+96361 (Intravenous infusion, hydration …) for saline administered concurrently with chemotherapy, according to Medicare.
Rule: “Medicare currently permits separate payment of HYDRATION therapy provided sequentially (but not concurrently) to CHEMOTHERAPY infusion,” states your Pennsylvania Part B MAC, Highmark, in article A47797. (Search for the article here: www.cms.gov/mcd/search.asp.)
In addition, Medicare’s [...]
