Outpatient Infusion and Injection
Many ID practices provide outpatient antimicrobial infusion therapies to patients with serious infections. While these therapies are typically provided in the office-based setting, home infusion therapies are a viable option for most privately insured patients and for Medicare patients with supplemental insurance. The following resources explain the coding and payment rules for outpatient infusion therapies as well as IDSA's advocacy in support of Medicare coverage of home infusion therapies.
Coding/reimbursement information for office-based infusions and injections. Go to www.opat.com for additional infusion-related information.
Medicare quarterly payment rates for Part B drugs and biologicals commonly administered by ID practices. Download a quarterly pricing list (PDF) for all Part B drugs and biologicals.
Information on home infusion therapy services, how to provide these services to patients, and how to get reimbursed for these services.
IDSA supports legislation that would guarantee Medicare beneficiaries access to intravenous antibiotics provided in the home setting.