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CPT Codes For Injection And Intravenous Infusion Chemotherapy And Other Highly Complex Drug Or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration

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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for injection and intravenous infusion chemotherapy and other highly complex drug or highly complex biologic agent administration.

CPT Code 96401

CPT 96401 describes the administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic drugs subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

CPT Code 96402

CPT 96402 describes the administration of chemotherapy, either subcutaneously or intramuscularly, and hormonal anti-neoplastic drugs.

CPT Code 96405

CPT 96405 describes the administration of chemotherapy intralesionally, up to and including seven lesions.

CPT Code 96406

CPT 96406 describes intralesional chemotherapy administration for more than seven lesions.

CPT Code 96409

CPT 96409 describes the administration of chemotherapy using an intravenous push technique for a single or initial substance/drug.

CPT Code 96413

CPT 96413 describes the administration of chemotherapy through an intravenous infusion technique for up to one hour for a single or initial substance/drug.

CPT Code 96416

CPT 96416 describes the initiation of a prolonged chemotherapy infusion (more than 8 hours) using an intravenous infusion technique and a portable or implantable pump.

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