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96422 Chemotherapy ia infusion up to 1 hour

Medicine

Also known as: intra-arterial infusion, regional chemotherapy, arterial infusion

Chemotherapy anti-neoplastic agent administration by intra-arterial infusion for first hour of infusion.

In Plain Language

cancer medicine artery drip

Clinical Context

Intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy for first hour providing targeted regional therapy for extremity or organ cancers.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.17
Total RVU0.17

Est. Medicare Payment

$5.68

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

OncologyInterventional Radiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 96422?

CPT 96422 (Chemotherapy ia infusion up to 1 hour) is a Medicine code. Chemotherapy anti-neoplastic agent administration by intra-arterial infusion for first hour of infusion.

Who uses CPT code 96422?

CPT 96422 is used by Oncology, Interventional Radiology. Intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy for first hour providing targeted regional therapy for extremity or organ cancers.

When is CPT 96422 used?

Intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy for first hour providing targeted regional therapy for extremity or organ cancers.

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