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95017 All tstg percutaneous & iq with venoms

Medicine

Also known as: venom allergy testing, bee venom test, venom immunotherapy testing

Allergy testing including percutaneous and intradermal testing with venoms to identify venom allergies.

In Plain Language

bee or wasp sting allergy test; venom sensitivity test

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose venom allergies in patients with history of anaphylaxis to hymenoptera stings to guide immunotherapy decisions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.07
Total RVU0.07

Est. Medicare Payment

$2.34

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

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

With a work RVU of 0.07, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Medicine codes — 11.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

Allergy/ImmunologyDermatologyEmergency Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 95017?

CPT 95017 (All tstg percutaneous & iq with venoms) is a Medicine code. Allergy testing including percutaneous and intradermal testing with venoms to identify venom allergies.

Who uses CPT code 95017?

CPT 95017 is used by Allergy/Immunology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine. Used to diagnose venom allergies in patients with history of anaphylaxis to hymenoptera stings to guide immunotherapy decisions.

When is CPT 95017 used?

Used to diagnose venom allergies in patients with history of anaphylaxis to hymenoptera stings to guide immunotherapy decisions.

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