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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
Because the needle stays in the fatty layer, there is less chance of catching a nerve or a blood vessel than with a deeper injection, which is one reason some clinicians prefer it for maintenance dosing