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HCPCS Code for Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump C8957

HCPCS code C8957 for Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Drugs, Biologicals, and Supplies .

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Intravenous infusion for therapy/diagnosis; initiation of prolonged infusion (more than 8 hours), requiring use of portable or implantable pump

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Hello, I need help with the C8957 code that our Medicare FI has advised our billing office to use. Our Medicare FI states that when we have an observation patient that receives hydration or infusio... [ Read More ]
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