It is intended to be administered by subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection
While hCG is produced naturally during pregnancy, the hormone is also used as a treatment for certain health conditions
It is not a replacement for these medications but rather a different approach targeting a distinct metabolic pathway
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
By inhibiting NNMT, the body maintains higher NAD levels, which in turn activate SIRT1, a longevity-associated gene, which may improve mitochondrial activity, fat oxidation, insulin sensitivity, and by overall energy balance
