S0104 Zidovudine, oral, 100 milligrams
Also known as: AZT, zidovudine, NRTI, Retrovir
Zidovudine oral medication at 100 milligrams, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for HIV.
In Plain Language
AIDS medication; HIV treatment; antiviral for HIV
Clinical Context
Used for HIV infection treatment and prevention of perinatal transmission. While largely replaced by newer agents, may still be used in specific regimens.
RVU Information
CPT S0104 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 S0104?
CPT S0104 (Zidovudine, oral, 100 milligrams) is a S Codes code. Zidovudine oral medication at 100 milligrams, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for HIV.
Is S0104 covered by insurance?
S0104 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for HIV infection treatment and prevention of perinatal transmission. While largely replaced by newer agents, may still be used in specific regimens.
When is CPT S0104 used?
Used for HIV infection treatment and prevention of perinatal transmission. While largely replaced by newer agents, may still be used in specific regimens.
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