A 2023 analysis by the American Journal of Managed Care indicated that accurate billing of injection services, including proper use of 96372, could result in a 10-15% reduction in claims processing costs and a 20% decrease in audit-related expenses for payers
While some reputable manufacturers do spend more on quality controlwhich may raise the priceothers inflate prices for marketing reasons without offering real added value
$10.77 $10.77 Unit price per Westend Medical Bacteriostatic 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (10 mL bottle) $10.82 $10.82 Unit price per EXPIRATION DATE: 31 AUG 2027 This preparation is designed for parenteral use only after addition of drugs that require dilution or must be dissolved in an aqueous vehicle prior to injection
But with a 2mg/mL concentration (5mL of water added), that same 4mg dose requires 2.0mL of liquid, which is an entire insulin syringe worth and creates a large, uncomfortable injection volume
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