Coding Edits:
+96361 Denial Snafu Will Be Fixed by July, Says Medicare
Published on Thu Jun 13, 2013
Pinpoint the troublemaker that’s causing hydration coding frustration.
Oncology coders around the country are facing Medicare denials when they report subsequent hydration code +96361 in addition to any primary code other than 96360. Here’s what’s causing these denials, why they’re inappropriate, and when you can expect to see CMS fix the problem.
