Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

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Do Not Submit 96368 for Infusions in Same Bag

Question: Our physician administered decadron and aloxi as an intravenous piggy back infusion during an encounter for chemotherapy. The infusion lasted 19 minutes. Can we submit code 96368 for this infusion? Answer: It is incorrect to submit code +96368 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis [specify substance or drug]; concurrent infusion [List separately in addition to code for primary procedure]) when [...]
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