Journal of Oncology Practice, Vol 4, No 4 (July), 2008: pp. 171
© 2008
American Society of Clinical Oncology.
DOI: 10.1200/JOP.0842502
Concurrent Infusions
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ASCO's Coding and Reimbursement Hotline continues to receive questions regarding concurrent infusions. In 2006, the current procedural terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel created a specific code, 90768, for concurrent infusions of nonchemotherapy drugs or substances. The questions and answers in this article are designed to provide additional information and clarification regarding the use of the concurrent drug administration code.
What is a concurrent infusion?
A concurrent infusion is one in which two drugs are simultaneously infused or multiple infusions are provided through the same intravenous line.
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