S9490 Hit corticosteroid/diem
Also known as: home IV steroid infusion, home corticosteroid therapy, home IV therapy
Home infusion therapy using intravenous corticosteroids provided on a per-diem basis with nursing and pharmaceutical services.
In Plain Language
home steroid IV treatment; home infusion therapy; home medication infusion
Clinical Context
Used for immunosuppression, severe inflammation, auto-immune diseases, and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions requiring high-dose intravenous corticosteroids.
RVU Information
CPT S9490 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 S9490?
CPT S9490 (Hit corticosteroid/diem) is a S Codes code. Home infusion therapy using intravenous corticosteroids provided on a per-diem basis with nursing and pharmaceutical services.
Is S9490 covered by insurance?
S9490 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for immunosuppression, severe inflammation, auto-immune diseases, and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions requiring high-dose intravenous corticosteroids.
When is CPT S9490 used?
Used for immunosuppression, severe inflammation, auto-immune diseases, and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions requiring high-dose intravenous corticosteroids.
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