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Wiki 96372 Question

lshaulis

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Can a nurse administer a depo J1050 and use 96372 for reimbursement? Or does it have to be an NP, PA or Dr? Thanks:)
 
Can a nurse administer a depo J1050 and use 96372 for reimbursement? Or does it have to be an NP, PA or Dr? Thanks:)

Is the physician or NP on site at the time of the injection, and was this ordered at a previous encounter? Also check your state nursing laws as to the limitation on RNs and LPNs, barring any state objections an RN may administer IM injections in a physician office while the provider is on site.
 
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In regards to the IM question of 96372. As long as the Depo was "ordered" by a Dr., PA. or NP. then the answer is Yes, the nurse can administer the injection and charge for the IM injection.

Tracey Evans, CPC
 
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