96522 Refill/maint pump/resvr syst
Also known as: Programmable pump refill, Implanted pump maintenance, Reservoir refill
Refilling and maintenance service for an implanted or external programmable infusion pump or reservoir system. Includes reservoir fills and system calibration.
In Plain Language
Refilling an implanted or external medicine pump; Maintaining a programmable pump system
Clinical Context
Used for patients with implanted drug delivery systems or external programmable pumps. Includes medication refills, program updates, and device maintenance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 0.21 |
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 0.21, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96522?
CPT 96522 (Refill/maint pump/resvr syst) is a Medicine code. Refilling and maintenance service for an implanted or external programmable infusion pump or reservoir system. Includes reservoir fills and system calibration.
Who uses CPT code 96522?
CPT 96522 is used by Oncology, Pain Management, Infusion Therapy. Used for patients with implanted drug delivery systems or external programmable pumps. Includes medication refills, program updates, and device maintenance.
When is CPT 96522 used?
Used for patients with implanted drug delivery systems or external programmable pumps. Includes medication refills, program updates, and device maintenance.
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