S9504 Hit antibiotic q4h diem
Also known as: home IV antibiotic q4h, home antibiotic infusion q4h, HIT q4h antibiotics
Home infusion therapy using intravenous antibiotics administered every 4 hours on a per-diem basis.
In Plain Language
home antibiotic IV treatment every 4 hours; home IV antibiotic therapy q4h
Clinical Context
Provides six-times-daily intravenous antibiotic administration for serious infections requiring very frequent q4 hour dosing intervals.
RVU Information
CPT S9504 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S9504?
CPT S9504 (Hit antibiotic q4h diem) is a S Codes code. Home infusion therapy using intravenous antibiotics administered every 4 hours on a per-diem basis.
Is S9504 covered by insurance?
S9504 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Provides six-times-daily intravenous antibiotic administration for serious infections requiring very frequent q4 hour dosing intervals.
When is CPT S9504 used?
Provides six-times-daily intravenous antibiotic administration for serious infections requiring very frequent q4 hour dosing intervals.
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