90378 Rsv mab intramuscular 50mg
Also known as: RSV mAb, palivizumab, RSV prophylaxis
Respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody administered intramuscularly in 50 milligram dose for prophylaxis.
In Plain Language
RSV prevention injection; infant cold virus protection
Clinical Context
Monoclonal antibody prophylaxis for high-risk infants and young children, particularly those with congenital heart disease or chronic lung disease, to prevent respiratory syncytial virus disease.
RVU Information
CPT 90378 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90378?
CPT 90378 (Rsv mab intramuscular 50mg) is a Medicine code. Respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody administered intramuscularly in 50 milligram dose for prophylaxis.
Who uses CPT code 90378?
CPT 90378 is used by Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Critical Care. Monoclonal antibody prophylaxis for high-risk infants and young children, particularly those with congenital heart disease or chronic lung disease, to prevent respiratory syncytial virus disease.
When is CPT 90378 used?
Monoclonal antibody prophylaxis for high-risk infants and young children, particularly those with congenital heart disease or chronic lung disease, to prevent respiratory syncytial virus disease.
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