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Prophylactic Antibiotics 1 Hour Infusion

Date: Oct 30, 2023

Question:

The IR physicians are wanting to bill code 96365 for the prophylactic antibiotics done prior to procedure for lung chemoembolization. The IR physician places the order, but the RN (hospital setting) performs the administration and the IR physician isn't present.

My understanding this isn't a billable service for the IR physician even though they place the order. Can you please clarify or confirm? Thank you

Question ID : 19623
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