is inserting an iv a billable procedure
Intravenous Therapy - General and Billing Information Notes: HMSA payments for IV therapy vary, depending upon the type of therapy provided. To ensure that claims are processed without delay and that payment is correct, please include a narrative description in the remarks section (Form Locator 80) that describes the therapy being provided. IV therapy should be billed using revenue code 260 and HCPCS code Q0081 with modifier code 22.