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90287 Botulinum antitoxin

Medicine

Also known as: botulism antitoxin, botulism treatment

Botulism antitoxin administered for treatment of botulinum toxin exposure and paralytic disease.

In Plain Language

botulism treatment injection; toxin neutralizer

Clinical Context

Emergency treatment for suspected or confirmed botulism in patients with respiratory paralysis or systemic symptoms from Clostridium botulinum toxin exposure.

RVU Information

CPT 90287 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

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 Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

Infectious DiseaseEmergency MedicineCritical Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90287?

CPT 90287 (Botulinum antitoxin) is a Medicine code. Botulism antitoxin administered for treatment of botulinum toxin exposure and paralytic disease.

Who uses CPT code 90287?

CPT 90287 is used by Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care. Emergency treatment for suspected or confirmed botulism in patients with respiratory paralysis or systemic symptoms from Clostridium botulinum toxin exposure.

When is CPT 90287 used?

Emergency treatment for suspected or confirmed botulism in patients with respiratory paralysis or systemic symptoms from Clostridium botulinum toxin exposure.

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