EmailAdministration of solution 120 in newborn episode
Publication Date: September 2016
ICD 10 AM Edition: Ninth edition
Query Number: 3116
Solution 120 is a solution of electrolytes with an addition of 5%dextrose.
What is the correct Procedure code(s) to assign when Solution 120 is administered In the newborn episode?.
a. 9619908 - IV administration of pharmacological agent, electrolyte
or
b. 9619908 - IV administration of pharmacological agent, electrolyte
+
9619909- IV administration of pharmacological agent, other and unspecified pharmacological agent
What is the correct Procedure code(s) to assign when Solution 120 is administered In the newborn episode?.
a. 9619908 - IV administration of pharmacological agent, electrolyte
or
b. 9619908 - IV administration of pharmacological agent, electrolyte
+
9619909- IV administration of pharmacological agent, other and unspecified pharmacological agent
Response
As ACS 1615 Specific diseases and interventions related to the sick neonate under the heading Parenteral fluid therapy specifically lists electrolytes and dextrose, VICC considers that it is appropriate to assign a code for both components of Solution 120.
This advice applies to this specific solution as the components are specified in ACS 1615. It is not intended that this advice be applied to all infusions.
This advice applies to this specific solution as the components are specified in ACS 1615. It is not intended that this advice be applied to all infusions.
