FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR FY 2003, 4TH QUARTER Q. Could you clarify the use of codes used for injections and infusion therapy services?
A. • Q0081 is for infusion therapy, other than chemotherapeutic drugs, per visit. This code should be billed when infusing intravenous therapy for hydration, or the administration of antibiotics, anti-emetics, or analgesics. Administration of Q0081 is a per visit charge under revenue codes 260 and 269. This code should not be billed more than once per visit. • Q0083 is for administration of chemotherapy by other than infusion, such as subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection or IV push. This is a per visit charge and should not be billed more than once per visit. • Q0084 is for administration of chemotherapy by infusion only and should be billed under revenue code 335. This code is a per visit charge and should not be billed more than once per visit. • Q0085 is billed for the administration of chemotherapy by both infusion and other techniques, such as subcutaneous injection, intramuscular injection, or IV push. This code is a per-visit charge and should not be billed more than
