96567 Pdt destruction prmlg lesion skn
Also known as: PDT, Photodynamic therapy, Light therapy
Photodynamic therapy distending lesions on skin. Includes administration of photosensitizing agent and light activation for non-malignant dermatologic lesions.
In Plain Language
Light therapy for skin lesions; Special light and medicine skin treatment
Clinical Context
Used for actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and other non-melanoma skin lesions. Topical photosensitizers activated by light destroy abnormal tissue.
RVU Information
CPT 96567 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96567?
CPT 96567 (Pdt destruction prmlg lesion skn) is a Medicine code. Photodynamic therapy distending lesions on skin. Includes administration of photosensitizing agent and light activation for non-malignant dermatologic lesions.
Who uses CPT code 96567?
CPT 96567 is used by Dermatology, Oncology, Dermatologic Surgery. Used for actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and other non-melanoma skin lesions. Topical photosensitizers activated by light destroy abnormal tissue.
When is CPT 96567 used?
Used for actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and other non-melanoma skin lesions. Topical photosensitizers activated by light destroy abnormal tissue.
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