96547 Intraop hipec procedures first 60 minutes
Also known as: HIPEC, Intraoperative chemotherapy, Heated peritoneal chemo
Intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy procedure during cytoreductive surgery, including first 60 minutes of heated chemotherapy perfusion.
In Plain Language
Heated cancer medicine during surgery; HIPEC procedure
Clinical Context
Used intraoperatively after cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis, appendiceal cancer, and ovarian cancer. Heated chemotherapy has enhanced penetration into tissues.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.53 |
| Total RVU | 6.53 |
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 6.53, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Medicine codes — 8.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96547?
CPT 96547 (Intraop hipec procedures first 60 minutes) is a Medicine code. Intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy procedure during cytoreductive surgery, including first 60 minutes of heated chemotherapy perfusion.
Who uses CPT code 96547?
CPT 96547 is used by Surgical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, General Surgery. Used intraoperatively after cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis, appendiceal cancer, and ovarian cancer. Heated chemotherapy has enhanced penetration into tissues.
When is CPT 96547 used?
Used intraoperatively after cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis, appendiceal cancer, and ovarian cancer. Heated chemotherapy has enhanced penetration into tissues.
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