Infusions · CMS status A
96360
Hydration iv infusion init
Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour.
Published by RVUDoc. Numeric data: CMS RVU26C, effective 2026-07-01. Page updated 2026-09-23. Calculation limits and editorial policy.
Work RVU
0.17
National non-QP estimate
$33.40
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
Fee-schedule estimate before claim adjustments. Coverage, setting and payer rules still apply.
RVU anatomyWork 0.17 + Practice 0.82 + Malpractice 0.01 = 1.00 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
Billing guidance for 96360 is locked
- When to use it: the exact clinical situations that support billing 96360
- Documentation checklist: the 4 elements your note needs before submitting
- Common pitfalls: the 2 mistakes that get 96360 downcoded or denied
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Common ICD-10 pairings
E86.0R11.10
Related codes
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