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IV starts by the Radiolgist
Date: Mar 1, 2021
Question:
If a radiologist starts an IV for another service (not for a with contrast exam), is it billable by the radiologist? Example: A patient needs IV access for chemo. We understand the IV is included in the service of chemo administration for the provider billing for the chemo, but is it also included if the radiologist is consulted to place the IV and not the provider performing the other service the IV is included in?
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