96365 therapy/proph/diagnostic intravenous inferior initial
Medicine
Also known as: IV therapy infusion, IV medication, IV drug infusion
Intravenous therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent infusion with initial establishment of access and administration.
Clinical Context
Initial intravenous infusion of therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic medications including antibiotics, antiemetics, anticoagulants, and other agents.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.21 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.76 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 2.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$67.13
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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