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Reader Question:

Use 90782 for Multiple Injections

Published on Tue Apr 01, 2003

Question: When using 90782 for injection administration, can I use this multiple times with multiple injections or only once? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: You can report 90782 for each injection given. For example, suppose a gastrointestinal nurse administers two separate injections of vitamin B-12 and iron. You should report 90782 x 2.  
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