96542 Chemotherapy injection
Also known as: Chemo injection, Subcutaneous chemotherapy, Intramuscular chemo
Chemotherapy injection by subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, intracavitary, or intra-arterial injection route for cancer treatment agents.
In Plain Language
Cancer medicine injected under the skin or into muscle; Chemotherapy injection
Clinical Context
Used for systemic chemotherapy administration via non-intravenous routes. Common for certain biologic agents and targeted therapies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.75 |
| Total RVU | 0.75 |
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 0.75, this code ranks in the 48th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.0x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96542?
CPT 96542 (Chemotherapy injection) is a Medicine code. Chemotherapy injection by subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, intracavitary, or intra-arterial injection route for cancer treatment agents.
Who uses CPT code 96542?
CPT 96542 is used by Oncology, Medical Oncology. Used for systemic chemotherapy administration via non-intravenous routes. Common for certain biologic agents and targeted therapies.
When is CPT 96542 used?
Used for systemic chemotherapy administration via non-intravenous routes. Common for certain biologic agents and targeted therapies.
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