96571 Photodynamic treatment additional 15 minutes
Medicine
+Add-on
Also known as: PDT extension, Additional PDT light, 15-minute PDT add-on
Photodynamic therapy light application for each additional 15 minutes beyond initial time. Add-on code for extended photodynamic therapy treatment.
Clinical Context
Used to extend photodynamic therapy sessions beyond initial allocation. Can be stacked multiple times for longer treatments.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.55 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 0.80 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$26.72
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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