G0533 Buprenorphone injection weekly
Also known as: buprenorphine injection, weekly buprenorphine, Sublocade, Buvidal
Buprenorphine injection (subdermal or intramuscular) administered weekly for opioid use disorder management.
In Plain Language
Weekly opioid addiction injection; Long-acting addiction treatment; Opioid disorder medication injection
Clinical Context
Administration of long-acting buprenorphine injection weekly for maintenance opioid use disorder treatment.
RVU Information
CPT G0533 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0533?
CPT G0533 (Buprenorphone injection weekly) is a G Codes code. Buprenorphine injection (subdermal or intramuscular) administered weekly for opioid use disorder management.
Who uses CPT code G0533?
CPT G0533 is used by Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, Pain Management. Administration of long-acting buprenorphine injection weekly for maintenance opioid use disorder treatment.
When is CPT G0533 used?
Administration of long-acting buprenorphine injection weekly for maintenance opioid use disorder treatment.
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