CPT 96375: additional IV push of a different drug. What Medicare pays and what to ask
96375 is an add-on code for extra IV pushes. Here is how it works and what to check on your bill.
What this code means
CPT 96375 is an add-on code: a sequential IV push of a different drug, in addition to a first IV service.
Because it is an add-on, it should appear with an initial IV code such as 96365 or 96374.
Why the bill can be much higher than the Medicare rate
It can be billed more than once if several different drugs were pushed, so the number of units matters.
An add-on line without any initial IV line on the same bill is worth asking about.
| If a line is billed at | It would be |
|---|---|
| 5x the Medicare rate | $78.50 |
| 10x the Medicare rate | $157.00 |
| 20x the Medicare rate | $314.00 |
The Medicare rate is a published benchmark, not a legal ceiling on what a provider may charge. Our free scan flags a line as worth a closer look when it is billed at more than 10 times the Medicare rate.
Questions worth asking before you pay
- Is there an initial IV service (96365 or 96374) on this bill?
- How many different drugs were pushed?
- Do the units on this line match that number?
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Source: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS, July 2026 release), national payment amount, non-facility setting. Last updated October 2026. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice. Rates change each year and a hospital bill can include charges that the benchmark does not cover.