95018 All tstg percutaneous & iq drugs/biol
Also known as: drug allergy testing, medication sensitivity testing, biological allergy testing
Allergy testing including percutaneous and intradermal testing with drugs and biological substances to identify medication allergies.
In Plain Language
medicine allergy test; drug sensitivity test
Clinical Context
Used to identify specific drug allergies and guide selection of alternative medications in patients with adverse drug reactions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 0.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
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 0.14, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Medicine codes — 5.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95018?
CPT 95018 (All tstg percutaneous & iq drugs/biol) is a Medicine code. Allergy testing including percutaneous and intradermal testing with drugs and biological substances to identify medication allergies.
Who uses CPT code 95018?
CPT 95018 is used by Allergy/Immunology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine. Used to identify specific drug allergies and guide selection of alternative medications in patients with adverse drug reactions.
When is CPT 95018 used?
Used to identify specific drug allergies and guide selection of alternative medications in patients with adverse drug reactions.
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