2025 HCPCS code S9377
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Pharmacy Services - Intravenous Hydration Home Infusion Therapy Feed
Home infusion therapy; hydration therapy; more than three liters per day.
Modifiers may apply based on the specific circumstances of the service.Consult local payer guidelines for details.
Medical necessity is established by documentation showing the patient's inability to tolerate oral hydration due to severe dehydration related to conditions such as excessive diarrhea, vomiting, or other medical conditions.
The clinical responsibility lies primarily with the home infusion pharmacy, including medication preparation, administration, monitoring, and care coordination.Physician oversight may also be involved depending on patient conditions and local regulations.
In simple words: This code covers the cost of getting more than three liters of fluids per day through an IV at home to treat dehydration.The price includes the pharmacy services, coordinating care, and all the equipment needed.
This HCPCS code, S9377, represents home infusion therapy, specifically for hydration therapy exceeding three liters daily.It encompasses administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment for this type of infusion. The code is billed per diem for each day the patient receives the infusion.The typical provider is a home infusion pharmacy.
Example 1: A patient with severe diarrhea requiring more than three liters of intravenous fluids daily at home for dehydration management., A patient recovering from nausea and vomiting after a surgical procedure, requiring home-based intravenous hydration therapy exceeding three liters per day., A patient with chronic gastrointestinal issues who regularly requires home-based intravenous hydration to prevent severe dehydration episodes.
Detailed physician orders specifying fluid type, volume, and infusion rate; documentation of patient's hydration status before, during, and after infusion; evidence of medical necessity for home infusion; records of administration, monitoring, and any complications or adverse events.
** Medicare does not reimburse for this code.Payment policies vary significantly among other payers; always refer to the specific payer's guidelines for accurate reimbursement.
- Global Days: Per diem billing; one code per day of service.
- Payment Status: Active (Note: Medicare does not accept this code.)
- Specialties:Home Infusion Pharmacy, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Geriatrics
- Place of Service:Home