96912 Photochemotherapy puva
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
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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