96422 Chemotherapy ia infusion up to 1 hour
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 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 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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