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IV Push vs. infusion

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03-01-2010, 05:08 PM

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IV Push vs. infusion

To be coded as an infusion I must have documentation of the IV infusing over 15 or 30 minutes?
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03-01-2010, 05:28 PM

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Hi Karen,
I believe CPT states 16 minutes or more to be an infusion.

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