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95180 Rapid desensitization

Medicine

Also known as: rapid desensitization, accelerated immunotherapy, rush desensitization

Rapid desensitization procedure; for use in response to documented severe (life-threatening) reaction to medication or other substance.

Clinical Context

Used for patients with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to essential medications who require immediate desensitization. Requires inpatient monitoring due to risk of severe reactions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.01
Practice Expense RVU2.04
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU4.12

Est. Medicare Payment

$137.61

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

Specialties

Allergy/ImmunologyEmergency MedicineHospital Medicine

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