Wiki Fluids during Transfusion

[astuart@pmsia.com]

Need some help on when to bill for normal saline. I know that it cannot be done when in conjunction with chemo but what about during a transfusion of either platelets or blood? The clinic I'm working for typically gives 500 ml slightly prior to and during a transfusion. Would it be appropriate to charge J7040?

(I have been doing Rad Onc coding for years but Med Onc is very new to me!)

Thanks!
Alanna S

 

[ajeter]

Amy, CPC

If you are mainly giving for flushing purposes you cannot bill for hydration services. We typically run NS 250 before and after transfusions and we can't bill for it.