95180 Rapid desensitization
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.
In Plain Language
emergency allergy treatment; rapid allergy protocol
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 RVU | 2.01 |
| Total RVU | 2.01 |
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 2.01, this code ranks in the 78th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95180?
CPT 95180 (Rapid desensitization) is a Medicine code. Rapid desensitization procedure; for use in response to documented severe (life-threatening) reaction to medication or other substance.
Who uses CPT code 95180?
CPT 95180 is used by Allergy/Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine. Used for patients with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to essential medications who require immediate desensitization. Requires inpatient monitoring due to risk of severe reactions.
When is CPT 95180 used?
Used for patients with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to essential medications who require immediate desensitization. Requires inpatient monitoring due to risk of severe reactions.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.