96372 or 99211?

Which is the correct way to charge the administration of a injection by a nurse when the patient has brought their own meds? Thanks for your help!

re: 96372 or 99211?

I would do 99211.

re: 96372 or 99211?

Section 2049 of the Medicare Carriers Manual states, drugs that are self-administered are not covered by Medicare Part B unless the statute provides for such coverage ... if a physician gives a patient an injection that usually is self-injected, this drug is excluded from coverage, unless administered to the patient in an emergency situation (e.g., diabetic coma).

re: 96372 or 99211?

I would use 96372

re: 96372 or 99211?

96372 states to "specify the drug", so you are going to charge the patient for the drug they supplied??
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re: 96372 or 99211?

96372 is for the administration of the drug that the patient supplied....
You can bill 99211 OR 96372. I have experience with billing just 96372 and receiving payment.

re: 96372 or 99211?

NEVER bill a nurse visit when the procedure performed is an injection.

ALWAYS bill for the service performed.

Sorry to shout with the capital letters, but do not bill a nurse visit when the service performed and documented is an injection.

re: 96372 or 99211?

So if a patient comes in with their meds should we just use the 96372 and state what meds were given....and if a patient comes in for eg: B12 that we supply should we use 96372 and J3420. Thanks

re: 96372 or 99211?

I do the 96372 with whatever drug, but with the drug, i put a $0.00 charge.

re: 96372 or 99211?

If a patient brings in his own medication, which is the correct way to bill - 99211, or 96372.