96360 Hydration intravenous infusion initial
Also known as: IV hydration, fluid replacement, intravenous fluids
Intravenous hydration infusion therapy with initial establishment of access and administration of fluid therapy.
In Plain Language
fluid given through vein; IV drip
Clinical Context
Initial intravenous hydration therapy for dehydration management, often used in patients with vomiting, diarrhea, or inability to maintain oral intake.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.17, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96360?
CPT 96360 (Hydration intravenous infusion initial) is a Medicine code. Intravenous hydration infusion therapy with initial establishment of access and administration of fluid therapy.
Who uses CPT code 96360?
CPT 96360 is used by Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology. Initial intravenous hydration therapy for dehydration management, often used in patients with vomiting, diarrhea, or inability to maintain oral intake.
When is CPT 96360 used?
Initial intravenous hydration therapy for dehydration management, often used in patients with vomiting, diarrhea, or inability to maintain oral intake.
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