Wiki Hydration, 2 bags one arm

[jessikers89]

Hello,

I have a chart with two bags of IV Fluids for Hydration given at the same time, same arm. it shows documented as:

Sodium Chloride 0.9% 1000mL ran from 15:37 to 16:17 (40Min) Right arm.

Sodium Chloride 0.9% 1000mL ran from 15:37 to 16:17 (40Min) Right arm.

Can I charge for two hours? I can't find an answer to my question. I have two separate orders for the bags as well.

Thanks!

 

[OncologyOKC]

The second hour must be sequential to the first hour in order to be billable. So in this situation you are not able to bill for 2 hours of hydration. Your only option is for one hour of hydration with 2000ml of Sodium Chloride 0.9%.

96361 has an includes statement : Hydration provided as a secondary or subsequent service after a different initial service via the same IV access site.

Hope this helps.