CPT code 96411: IV chemotherapy push, each additional drug2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in New Mexico
Reports an additional sequential intravenous push of a distinct chemotherapy drug after the primary IV push during the same treatment encounter.
In New Mexico, Medicare pays $53.21 for 96411 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 96411 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 96411 covers
This add-on reports an additional sequential IV push of a distinct chemotherapy drug after the initial IV push. It is used in oncology practices and infusion settings when a second or subsequent drug is administered by the IV push method during the same treatment encounter. A nurse or other qualified clinical staff member typically administers the medication under physician supervision.
Report 96411 with the primary IV push administration, commonly 96409; it is not a standalone service. The record should identify each drug, its IV push route and sequence, and the administration supporting the additional push. Do not count each syringe or repeated push of the same drug as a separate additional drug. CMS classifies this as an incident-to service, so it is billed only when performed under physician supervision. As an add-on code, it is paid within the primary procedure's global period.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How New Mexico compares for 96411
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 96411 runs from $49.66 in Arkansas to $79.23 in San Benito County, CA. New Mexico pays $53.21. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- New Mexico · this page$53.21
- Los Angeles, CA · California$66.10+$12.89
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$66.39+$13.18
- Miami, FL · Florida$60.67+$7.46
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$58.71+$5.50
- Manhattan, NY · New York$66.14+$12.93
- Alaska · Alaska$63.22+$10.01
Other areas in New Mexico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $50.50 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $49.66 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $55.44 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $61.60 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $72.76 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $65.92 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $61.83 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $64.95 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $64.72 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $66.55 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $77.48 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $77.44 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $79.23 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $79.10 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $63.64 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $67.42 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $65.04 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $68.12 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $72.71 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $61.51 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $60.14 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $61.27 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $56.45 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $58.57 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $55.44 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $58.13 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $51.97 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $63.47 | — |
| IowaIowa | $52.31 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $52.63 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $54.18 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $53.38 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $59.27 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $52.99 | — |
| KansasKansas | $51.87 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $51.54 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $54.34 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $51.39 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $66.87 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $59.64 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $61.07 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $57.69 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $52.78 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $56.30 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $56.07 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $52.94 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $57.84 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $54.08 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $54.74 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $50.27 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $49.98 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $57.11 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $53.44 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $56.52 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $52.69 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $59.02 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $65.51 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $62.03 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $57.00 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $67.74 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $62.32 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $66.98 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $54.35 | — |
| OhioOhio | $52.82 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $51.60 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $62.45 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $56.62 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $59.46 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $53.01 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $57.64 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $58.77 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $53.21 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $56.45 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $52.15 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $59.88 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $52.60 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $56.50 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $56.84 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $56.35 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $56.65 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $57.20 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $54.50 | — |
| UtahUtah | $54.05 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $55.98 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $57.64 | — |
| VermontVermont | $56.13 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $59.58 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $68.49 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $54.35 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $51.07 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $56.86 | — |
96411 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$49.66
$70.37
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $63.22 | 1 |
| AL | $50.50 | 1 |
| AR | $49.66 | 1 |
| AZ | $55.44 | 1 |
| CA | $61.51–$79.23 | 29 |
| CO | $60.14 | 1 |
| CT | $61.27 | 1 |
| DC | $66.39 | 1 |
| DE | $56.45 | 1 |
| FL | $55.44–$60.67 | 3 |
| GA | $51.97–$58.13 | 2 |
| GU | $63.47 | 1 |
| HI | $63.47 | 1 |
| IA | $52.31 | 1 |
| ID | $52.63 | 1 |
| IL | $53.38–$59.27 | 4 |
| IN | $52.99 | 1 |
| KS | $51.87 | 1 |
| KY | $51.54 | 1 |
| LA | $51.39–$54.34 | 2 |
| MA | $59.64–$66.87 | 2 |
| MD | $57.69–$66.39 | 3 |
| ME | $52.78–$56.30 | 2 |
| MI | $52.94–$56.07 | 2 |
| MN | $57.84 | 1 |
| MO | $50.27–$54.74 | 3 |
| MS | $49.98 | 1 |
| MT | $57.11 | 1 |
| NC | $53.44 | 1 |
| ND | $56.52 | 1 |
| NE | $52.69 | 1 |
| NH | $59.02 | 1 |
| NJ | $62.03–$65.51 | 2 |
| NM | $53.21 | 1 |
| NV | $57.00 | 1 |
| NY | $54.35–$67.74 | 5 |
| OH | $52.82 | 1 |
| OK | $51.60 | 1 |
| OR | $56.62–$62.45 | 2 |
| PA | $53.01–$59.46 | 2 |
| PR | $57.64 | 1 |
| RI | $58.77 | 1 |
| SC | $53.21 | 1 |
| SD | $56.45 | 1 |
| TN | $52.15 | 1 |
| TX | $52.60–$59.88 | 8 |
| UT | $54.05 | 1 |
| VA | $55.98–$66.39 | 2 |
| VI | $57.64 | 1 |
| VT | $56.13 | 1 |
| WA | $59.58–$68.49 | 2 |
| WI | $54.35 | 1 |
| WV | $51.07 | 1 |
| WY | $56.86 | 1 |
How the 96411 rate is calculated
Each of 96411’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 96411
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.20
0.20 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.48
1.48 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.03
0.03 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.7100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$57.12
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact New Mexico inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
12,800
- Code
- 96411
- Physician work
- 0.20
- Practice expense
- 1.48
- Malpractice
- 0.03
GPCI2026.csv
77
- Locality
- New Mexico
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.917
- Malpractice
- 1.201
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.20 | × 1.000 | 0.2000 |
| Practice expense | 1.48 | × 0.917 | 1.3572 |
| Malpractice | 0.03 | × 1.201 | 0.0360 |
| Total RVUs | 1.5932 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, New Mexico$53.21
Office: (0.2 × 1 + 1.48 × 0.917 + 0.03 × 1.201) × $33.4009 = $53.21
Payment rules and modifiers for 96411
The CMS indicators that decide how 96411 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 96411
IV chemotherapy push, each additional drug
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | ZZZ | Add-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 5 | Incident-to service. |
How 96411 has changed in New Mexico
96411 · Office / nonfacility
$53.21
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $6.25 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $46.96 to $53.21 (13.3%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$46.96changed to$53.21
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 1.34 changed to 1.48
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.917
- Malpractice GPCI 1.172 changed to 1.201
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$50.14changed to$46.96
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 1.40 changed to 1.34
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$49.32changed to$50.14
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$51.46changed to$49.32
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 1.41 changed to 1.40
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
- Practice expense GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 1.169 changed to 1.172
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$53.81changed to$51.46
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 1.46 changed to 1.41
- Practice expense GPCI 0.896 changed to 0.902
- Malpractice GPCI 1.166 changed to 1.169
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$56.75changed to$53.81
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.54 changed to 1.46
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$55.60changed to$56.75
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.41 changed to 1.54
- Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.896
- Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.166
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$55.69changed to$55.60
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.42 changed to 1.41
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.05
- Practice expense GPCI 0.921 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 1.247 changed to 1.207
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$55.96changed to$55.69
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 1.43 changed to 1.42
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$59.09changed to$55.96
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 1.52 changed to 1.43
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
- Practice expense GPCI 0.920 changed to 0.921
- Malpractice GPCI 1.204 changed to 1.247
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$58.51changed to$59.09
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 1.51 changed to 1.52
- Practice expense GPCI 0.919 changed to 0.920
- Malpractice GPCI 1.161 changed to 1.204
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$58.30changed to$58.51
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$58.01changed to$58.30
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$56.99changed to$58.01
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 1.48 changed to 1.51
- Practice expense GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.919
- Malpractice GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.161
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$58.00changed to$56.99
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 1.61 changed to 1.48
- Practice expense GPCI 0.916 changed to 0.918
- Malpractice GPCI 0.997 changed to 1.079
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $58.00
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $53.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $53.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $53.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $53.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $46.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $46.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $46.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $46.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $50.14 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $50.14 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $50.14 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $50.14 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $49.32 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $51.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $51.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $51.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $51.46 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $53.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $53.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $53.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $53.81 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $56.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $56.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $56.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $56.75 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $55.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $55.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $55.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $55.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $55.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $55.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $55.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $55.69 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $55.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $55.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $55.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $55.96 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $59.09 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $59.09 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $59.09 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $59.09 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $58.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $58.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $58.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $58.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $58.30 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $58.30 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $58.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $58.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $56.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $56.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $56.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $56.99 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $58.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $58.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $58.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $58.00 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the New Mexico rate applies
New Mexico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 528 cities and communities in New Mexico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Abeytas
- Abiquiu
- Acomita Lake
- Adelino
- Agua Fria
- Alamillo
- Alamo
- Alamogordo
96411 billing questions
When is 96411 reported instead of 96409?
Use 96409 for the primary or initial IV push. Add 96411 for each additional distinct drug administered sequentially by IV push during that encounter.
Can 96411 be billed by itself?
No. It is an add-on code and must be reported with a qualifying primary procedure, commonly 96409.
Does each syringe or repeated push count as another unit?
No. The additional service is based on another distinct drug administered by sequential IV push, not the number of syringes or repeated pushes of the same drug.
What documentation supports an additional unit?
Document the distinct drug, IV push route, sequence, and administration details, along with the primary push and physician supervision.
Can 96411 be used for a drug given by infusion?
No. It describes an additional IV push; an additional sequential chemotherapy infusion is represented by the infusion code that matches the service.
May clinical staff perform the service?
Yes, but CMS classifies the service as incident-to, so it is billed only when performed under physician supervision.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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