Keep Track of Services Included in Infusion
Published on Thu May 28, 2009
You should not report the following separately if performed to facilitate a therapeutic/diagnostic infusion or injection: " Use of local anesthesia " IV start " Access to indwelling IV, subcutaneous catheter,or port " Flush at conclusion of infusion " Standard tubing, syringes, and supplies. Youll find this rule in CPT guidelines. And CMS agrees, Kampa says (www.cms.hhs.gov/transmittals/Downloads/R129OTN.pdf).
