Third-Party Billing, Reimbursement, and Inventory Management Part 2

Question 1

The time of service that can be billed (in regard to IV medications) is the time the medication is being ____

Answer 1

infused

Question 2

Infusion time <15min → considered an ____ for billing

Answer 2

IVP

Question 3

Infusion time >15min → billed for an ____

Answer 3

hour of infusion

Question 4

Supplies and equipment used for administering are also billed using the same coding system. Some examples are below:

Answer 4

Syringes and needles for flushing the peripherally inserted central catheter (infusion line)

IV pole (if stationary pump is used)

IV pump (if applicable)

Gloves

Alcohol swabs

Heparin and saline vials for flushing the IV line between administration

Sharps container

Batteries (back up for electrical outages)