General Question for the Week of October 7, 2024

Question:

Will reporting codes 96372 and 96373 be impacted by the determination of the primary or secondary intent of the encounter?

Answer:

The injection codes 96372 and 96373 are not affected by the determination of the primary or secondary intent of the encounter. This group of codes may be reported in combination with hydration therapy, IV drug administration, or chemotherapy administration.

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