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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Fluids Given By Iv To Hydrate, Saline Or Other Fluids Given By Iv. The Fluids Rehydrate The Body After The Normal Fluid Level Has Dropped From Vomiting Diarrhea A High Fever Or Other Symptom.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 20 - Urgent Care Facility |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $13.03 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 96361 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $10.605 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 96361 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 96361 by major payers:
$18.95
$19.06
$19.20
$31.00
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CPT 96361
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Susan Zontine
Valley Health System
$41.04Published rateShekhar Patil
Bayview Physician Services , P.C.
$23.26Published rateJason Welch
Commonwealth Primary Care, Inc.
$20.68Published rateTahanie Osman
Mary Washington Healthcare Physicians
$17.53Published rateHope Haffizulla
Inspire Primary Care PLLC
$10.86Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 96361 vs. Other Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration Codes
The CPT 96361 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Hydration, Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Diagnostic Injections and Infusions, and Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 96361 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 96360-CPT | Low | Fluids Given By Iv To Hydrate, Saline Or Other Fluids Given By Iv. The Fluids Rehydrate The Body After The Normal Fluid Level Has Dropped From Vomiting Diarrhea A High Fever Or Other Symptom. |
| 96361-CPT | Low | Fluids Given By Iv To Hydrate, Saline Or Other Fluids Given By Iv. The Fluids Rehydrate The Body After The Normal Fluid Level Has Dropped From Vomiting Diarrhea A High Fever Or Other Symptom. |
| 96365-CPT | Low | Iv Infusion, An Iv Infusion Delivers A Fluid Or Medication Over One Hour. Infusion May Be Part Of A Therapy Preventive Measure Or A Part Of A Test. |
| 96366-CPT | Low | Ther Proph Diag Iv Inf Addon, Intravenous Infusion For Therapy Prophylaxis Or Diagnosis Specify Substance Or Drug Each Additional Hour List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96361. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 96361 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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