S0012 Butorphanol tartrate, nasal
Also known as: Stadol NS, butorphanol spray, nasal butorphanol
Butorphanol tartrate nasal spray for pain management, administered intranasally.
In Plain Language
nose spray pain medicine; nasal opioid; migraine pain relief
Clinical Context
Used for moderate to severe acute or chronic pain and migraine headaches. Opioid agonist-antagonist administered intranasally for rapid onset.
RVU Information
CPT S0012 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S0012?
CPT S0012 (Butorphanol tartrate, nasal) is a S Codes code. Butorphanol tartrate nasal spray for pain management, administered intranasally.
Is S0012 covered by insurance?
S0012 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for moderate to severe acute or chronic pain and migraine headaches. Opioid agonist-antagonist administered intranasally for rapid onset.
When is CPT S0012 used?
Used for moderate to severe acute or chronic pain and migraine headaches. Opioid agonist-antagonist administered intranasally for rapid onset.
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