A patient receives normal saline as an intravenous infusion that is given over 45 minutes within the physician office. What is the correct CPT code for this procedure?

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96360 is the correct code for initial intravenous hydration infusion for 31 minutes to one hour in duration. This code can be used for pre-packaged fluids and electrolytes.
Code 96361 is incorrect because this code is for each additional hour of infusion. Codes 96365 and 96366 are incorrect because these codes are for intravenous infusions for therapy, prophylaxis or diagnosis.

A Patient Receives Normal Saline as an Intravenous Infusion That