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G2216 Home supply inject naloxon

G Codes

Also known as: naloxone injection, Narcan auto-injector, IM naloxone

Code for home supply or provision of injectable naloxone (Narcan) emergency medication for opioid overdose reversal.

In Plain Language

Injectable overdose emergency medication; Narcan injection kit for home

Clinical Context

Used to document provision of injectable naloxone to patients at high risk for opioid overdose, supporting harm reduction and overdose emergency response.

RVU Information

CPT G2216 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

Emergency MedicineAddiction MedicinePrimary Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G2216?

CPT G2216 (Home supply inject naloxon) is a G Codes code. Code for home supply or provision of injectable naloxone (Narcan) emergency medication for opioid overdose reversal.

Who uses CPT code G2216?

CPT G2216 is used by Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Primary Care. Used to document provision of injectable naloxone to patients at high risk for opioid overdose, supporting harm reduction and overdose emergency response.

When is CPT G2216 used?

Used to document provision of injectable naloxone to patients at high risk for opioid overdose, supporting harm reduction and overdose emergency response.

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