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Published on Mon May 13, 2013

Question: Which codes apply to the following infusion encounter? The patient has renal cancer with metastasis to the vena cava.

·         9AM-9:20AM: Diphenhydramine 25 mg IV in 50 mL NS ·         9:25AM-9:55AM: Temsirolimus 25 mg IV in 250 mL NS
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Answer: This patient has an infusion of diphenhydramine (antihistamine) followed by [...]
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