96420 Chemotherapy ia push tecnique
Also known as: intra-arterial chemo, regional chemo, arterial push chemo
Chemotherapy anti-neoplastic agent administration by intra-arterial push technique.
In Plain Language
cancer medicine into artery
Clinical Context
Intra-arterial administration of chemotherapy for regional treatment targeting specific body areas or organs, particularly useful in limb-threatening cancers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 0.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.17, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.6x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96420?
CPT 96420 (Chemotherapy ia push tecnique) is a Medicine code. Chemotherapy anti-neoplastic agent administration by intra-arterial push technique.
Who uses CPT code 96420?
CPT 96420 is used by Oncology, Interventional Radiology. Intra-arterial administration of chemotherapy for regional treatment targeting specific body areas or organs, particularly useful in limb-threatening cancers.
When is CPT 96420 used?
Intra-arterial administration of chemotherapy for regional treatment targeting specific body areas or organs, particularly useful in limb-threatening cancers.
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