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I admit privately insured chronic pain patients for ketamine infusions. There is no Medicare item number so can I charge them a private fee for the infusion?

2 May 26

I admit privately insured chronic pain patients for overnight ketamine infusions. There is no specific Medicare item for the infusion itself. Can I charge the patient a private fee (e.g. $1,40…

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I admit privately insured chronic pain patients for ketamine infusions. There is no Medicare item number so can I charge them a private fee for the infusion?