G0012 Injection of hiv prep drug
Also known as: PrEP injection, HIV prevention injection, cabotegravir injection
Injection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication such as cabotegravir for HIV prevention in at-risk individuals.
In Plain Language
HIV prevention injection; preventive HIV medication
Clinical Context
Used for administration of injectable long-acting antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis medications for HIV prevention in individuals at substantial risk of acquisition.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.17, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among G Codes codes — 5.7x below the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0012?
CPT G0012 (Injection of hiv prep drug) is a G Codes code. Injection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication such as cabotegravir for HIV prevention in at-risk individuals.
Who uses CPT code G0012?
CPT G0012 is used by Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Infectious Disease. Used for administration of injectable long-acting antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis medications for HIV prevention in individuals at substantial risk of acquisition.
When is CPT G0012 used?
Used for administration of injectable long-acting antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis medications for HIV prevention in individuals at substantial risk of acquisition.
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