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96912 Photochemotherapy puva

Medicine

Also known as: PUVA, PUVA therapy, Psoralen UVA

Photochemotherapy using psoralen with ultraviolet A light (PUVA) for treatment of systemic skin conditions.

In Plain Language

Light therapy with psoralen medicine; PUVA skin treatment

Clinical Context

Standard treatment for psoriasis, mycosis fungoides, lichen planus, and atopic dermatitis. Oral or topical psoralens combined with UVA wavelength light.

RVU Information

CPT 96912 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

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

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

Dermatology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 96912?

CPT 96912 (Photochemotherapy puva) is a Medicine code. Photochemotherapy using psoralen with ultraviolet A light (PUVA) for treatment of systemic skin conditions.

Who uses CPT code 96912?

CPT 96912 is used by Dermatology. Standard treatment for psoriasis, mycosis fungoides, lichen planus, and atopic dermatitis. Oral or topical psoralens combined with UVA wavelength light.

When is CPT 96912 used?

Standard treatment for psoriasis, mycosis fungoides, lichen planus, and atopic dermatitis. Oral or topical psoralens combined with UVA wavelength light.

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