CPT^® 96369, Under Therapeutic, Prophylactic, and Diagnostic Injections and Infusions (Excludes Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96369 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Therapeutic, Prophylactic, and Diagnostic Injections and Infusions (Excludes Chemotherapy and Other Highly Complex Drug or Highly Complex Biologic Agent Administration).

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The provider sets up an infusion pump, establishes a subcutaneous port site, and infuses a medication via the pump for a period up to one hour. He administers the drug or substance for prevention or for therapeutic purposes.

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