A patient needs to have D5-1/2 normal saline + 30mEq KCl/liter given. However, it needs to be infused slowly and is given over 90 minutes. What is the correct code for this hydration procedure?

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96360, 96361 is the correct code for initial hydration intravenous infusion of 90-minute duration. Code 96360 is the correct code for minutes 31 to 60. Add-on code 96361 is also correct for each additional hour after the first one.

A Patient Needs to Have D5-1/2 Normal Saline + 30mEq