How To Use CPT Code 90371

CPT 90371 describes the administration of Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) for intramuscular use. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 90371?

CPT 90371 can be used to describe the administration of Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) for intramuscular use. This code is used when a physician slowly administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s deltoid or buttock muscle to provide a desired pharmacological action.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 90371 is: ‘Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg), human, for intramuscular use.’

3. Procedure

1. The physician inspects the administration site.
2. The physician slowly administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s deltoid or buttock muscle.
3. An appropriately sized needle is used to provide a desired pharmacological action.

4. Qualifying circumstances

Patients eligible to receive CPT 90371 are those who require the administration of Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) for intramuscular use. This procedure is typically performed by a physician and is used to provide a desired pharmacological action. The administration site is inspected, and the injection is slowly administered into the patient’s deltoid or buttock muscle using an appropriately sized needle.

5. When to use CPT code 90371

CPT code 90371 should be used when a physician administers Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) for intramuscular use. It is important to ensure that the administration site is inspected and that the injection is slowly administered into the patient’s deltoid or buttock muscle using an appropriately sized needle.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 90371, the physician must document the following information:

• Administration site inspection
• Date and time of the injection
• Location of the injection (deltoid or buttock muscle)
• Details of the injection procedure
• Signature of the physician performing the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 90371, ensure that the procedure is performed by a physician and that the injection is administered into the patient’s deltoid or buttock muscle. It is important to follow the appropriate coding guidelines and documentation requirements for accurate billing. CPT code 90371 should not be reported with other codes unless specifically indicated.

8. Historical information

CPT 90371 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1999. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A physician slowly administers the injection of Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) into the patient’s deltoid muscle to provide passive immunity.
2. A physician inspects the administration site and then administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s buttock muscle to protect against Hepatitis B infection.
3. A physician carefully administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s deltoid muscle to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B.
4. A physician slowly administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s buttock muscle to provide immediate protection against Hepatitis B.
5. A physician inspects the administration site and then administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s deltoid muscle to boost their immune response to Hepatitis B.
6. A physician administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s buttock muscle to provide passive immunity against Hepatitis B.
7. A physician slowly administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s deltoid muscle to prevent the recurrence of Hepatitis B infection.
8. A physician inspects the administration site and then administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s buttock muscle to protect a newborn from Hepatitis B infection.
9. A physician carefully administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s deltoid muscle to provide immediate protection against Hepatitis B after exposure.
10. A physician inspects the administration site and then administers the injection of HBIg into the patient’s buttock muscle to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B to a healthcare worker.