General Question for the Week of September 30, 2024

Question:

What criteria must be met when using 96374 with 96375?

Answer:

Code 96376 may be reported with either 96374 or 96375. Remember that to use this code, however, two criteria must be met: at least 31 minutes must have passed since the last IV push of the same drug, and the additional administration must be a separate preparation of the drug.

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