A clinical nursing supervisor explained that a patient received a chemo drug ordered to be given over an hour (96413), but she documented that the administration was stopped after 10 minutes because the patient had an adverse reaction. The reaction was documented, so she believes it is appropriate to code 96413 as ordered.
I am questioning this because actual administration time was only 10 minutes
(96409), yet I am told I cannot bill this as a "push".
Any words of wisdom and experience will be helpful. Thanks!
I am questioning this because actual administration time was only 10 minutes
(96409), yet I am told I cannot bill this as a "push".
Any words of wisdom and experience will be helpful. Thanks!