The effect of sepsis and short-term exposure to nitrous oxide on the bone marrow and the metabolism of vitamin B12 and folate
CPT code 96372 covers two routes only: Subcutaneous (SC) : Injection into the subcutaneous tissue layer beneath the skin, used for agents such as insulin, low-molecular-weight heparins, and some biologics Intramuscular (IM) : Injection into the muscle, used for antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, hormonal agents, and vaccines when billed under the therapeutic injection pathway Intravenous (IV) push, intra-arterial, and infusion routes are not covered by procedure code 96372 and require separate codes
With needleless systems, the stress and anxiety often associated with injections can be significantly reduced, potentially improving treatment adherence and health outcomes
The chemical name is 5,6-dimethyl-benzimidazolyl cyanocobamide