96425 Chemotherapy infusion method
Also known as: IV chemo infusion, IV chemotherapy push
Administration of intravenous chemotherapy infusion technique lasting 15 minutes or longer by qualified healthcare personnel. This code encompasses the clinical work of establishing and managing chemotherapy delivery.
In Plain Language
Cancer medicine given through the vein; Chemotherapy infusion
Clinical Context
Used for patients receiving cancer chemotherapy agents delivered intravenously. This includes setup, monitoring, and documentation of the infusion process.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
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 0.17, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96425?
CPT 96425 (Chemotherapy infusion method) is a Medicine code. Administration of intravenous chemotherapy infusion technique lasting 15 minutes or longer by qualified healthcare personnel. This code encompasses the clinical work of establishing and managing chemotherapy delivery.
Who uses CPT code 96425?
CPT 96425 is used by Oncology, Medical Oncology, Hematology. Used for patients receiving cancer chemotherapy agents delivered intravenously. This includes setup, monitoring, and documentation of the infusion process.
When is CPT 96425 used?
Used for patients receiving cancer chemotherapy agents delivered intravenously. This includes setup, monitoring, and documentation of the infusion process.
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