97008 Mchnl sclp cool prep plmt
Also known as: Scalp cooling preparation, Cold cap placement, Pre-treatment cooling setup
Mechanical scalp cooling preparation and placement of cold cap prior to chemotherapy administration.
In Plain Language
Putting on a cooling cap before cancer medicine
Clinical Context
Preparation and application of scalp cooling device immediately before chemotherapy infusion. Requires timing coordination with treatment schedule.
RVU Information
CPT 97008 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 97008?
CPT 97008 (Mchnl sclp cool prep plmt) is a Medicine code. Mechanical scalp cooling preparation and placement of cold cap prior to chemotherapy administration.
Who uses CPT code 97008?
CPT 97008 is used by Oncology, Nursing. Preparation and application of scalp cooling device immediately before chemotherapy infusion. Requires timing coordination with treatment schedule.
When is CPT 97008 used?
Preparation and application of scalp cooling device immediately before chemotherapy infusion. Requires timing coordination with treatment schedule.
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