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96570 Photodynmc treatment 30 minutes add-on

Medicine +Add-on

Also known as: PDT light add-on, 30-minute PDT, PDT light session

Photodynamic therapy light application for 30 minutes. Add-on code used with photodynamic therapy procedures.

Clinical Context

Add-on code for extended light activation during photodynamic therapy. Stacked with base PDT codes for longer treatment duration.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.10
Practice Expense RVU0.39
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU1.57

Est. Medicare Payment

$52.44

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

DermatologyOncology

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