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4041F Doc order cefazolin/cefurox

Other

Also known as: surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, cephalosporin prophylaxis

Performance measure indicating documentation that physician ordered cefazolin or cefuroxime for surgical prophylaxis. Tracks appropriate perioperative antibiotic selection.

In Plain Language

antibiotic to prevent infection during surgery

Clinical Context

Quality measure ensuring appropriate surgical site infection prophylaxis. Cefazolin and cefuroxime are first-line for most clean-contaminated cases.

RVU Information

CPT 4041F does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

Documentation should include the clinical indication, service details, and any applicable performance metrics. Coverage may vary by payer — verify acceptance before billing.

Specialties

SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryGeneral Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 4041F?

CPT 4041F (Doc order cefazolin/cefurox) is a Other code. Performance measure indicating documentation that physician ordered cefazolin or cefuroxime for surgical prophylaxis. Tracks appropriate perioperative antibiotic selection.

Who uses CPT code 4041F?

CPT 4041F is used by Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery. Quality measure ensuring appropriate surgical site infection prophylaxis. Cefazolin and cefuroxime are first-line for most clean-contaminated cases.

When is CPT 4041F used?

Quality measure ensuring appropriate surgical site infection prophylaxis. Cefazolin and cefuroxime are first-line for most clean-contaminated cases.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.