96570 Photodynmc treatment 30 minutes 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.
In Plain Language
Additional 30 minutes of light therapy
Clinical Context
Add-on code for extended light activation during photodynamic therapy. Stacked with base PDT codes for longer treatment duration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.10 |
| Total RVU | 1.10 |
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 1.10, this code ranks in the 60th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96570?
CPT 96570 (Photodynmc treatment 30 minutes add-on) is a Medicine code. Photodynamic therapy light application for 30 minutes. Add-on code used with photodynamic therapy procedures.
Who uses CPT code 96570?
CPT 96570 is used by Dermatology, Oncology. Add-on code for extended light activation during photodynamic therapy. Stacked with base PDT codes for longer treatment duration.
When is CPT 96570 used?
Add-on code for extended light activation during photodynamic therapy. Stacked with base PDT codes for longer treatment duration.
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