CPT 96372

Drug Administration

Injection of medication under the skin or into muscle

Medicare Rate

$25

Federal baseline rate

Hospital Charges

$50 - $300

Typical facility range

Outpatient Charges

$30 - $150

Outpatient/clinic range

Official Description

Therapeutic injection, subcutaneous or intramuscular

Common Billing Errors

Watch for these issues when reviewing your bill

  • Charged separately when bundled with E/M
  • Multiple injection charges for single drug
  • Drug cost not itemized separately

What to Look For

Tips for reviewing this charge on your bill

  • Verify injection not bundled with visit
  • Check drug charged separately
  • Review if multiple injection fees appropriate

How to Dispute This Charge

  1. 1

    Request an Itemized Bill

    Ask your provider for a detailed bill showing all CPT codes and individual charges.

  2. 2

    Compare to Typical Costs

    Check if your charge falls within the typical range. Excessive charges may be negotiable.

  3. 3

    Check for Errors

    Review the common billing errors listed above and verify the service was actually performed.

  4. 4

    Generate a Dispute Letter

    Use our free tool to create a professional dispute letter citing specific concerns.

Quick Facts

Category

Drug Administration

CPT Code

96372

Medicare Rate

$25

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