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August 2016

Be sure to follow intravenous solution billing requirements

For physician office infusion therapy, providers must follow the Current Procedural Terminology coding system and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan requirements regarding the billing of IV solutions.

The J-codes for IV solutions are only billable when the infusion is for actual hydration. Any IV solutions used to administer or prepare medication are considered inclusive and not paid separately. IV solutions used to keep the vein open for pre- or post-therapy administration are considered incidental and not paid separately.

Be sure you adhere to these requirements.

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