96548 Ntraop hipec procedures each add 30min
Also known as: HIPEC add-on, HIPEC additional time, Extended HIPEC
Intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy procedure - each additional 30 minutes of heated chemotherapy perfusion beyond the initial 60 minutes.
In Plain Language
Additional heated cancer medicine time during surgery
Clinical Context
Used when intraoperative HIPEC treatment extends beyond 60 minutes. Code stacked with 96547 for longer procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.00 |
| Total RVU | 3.00 |
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 3.00, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96548?
CPT 96548 (Ntraop hipec procedures each add 30min) is a Medicine code. Intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy procedure - each additional 30 minutes of heated chemotherapy perfusion beyond the initial 60 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 96548?
CPT 96548 is used by Surgical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology. Used when intraoperative HIPEC treatment extends beyond 60 minutes. Code stacked with 96547 for longer procedures.
When is CPT 96548 used?
Used when intraoperative HIPEC treatment extends beyond 60 minutes. Code stacked with 96547 for longer procedures.
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