76965 Echo guidance radiotherapy
Also known as: Echo guided radiotherapy, Ultrasound guided radiation therapy
Echocardiography guidance for radiotherapy treatment planning or delivery including ultrasound-guided targeting.
In Plain Language
Ultrasound guided cancer treatment; Sound wave imaging for radiation therapy
Clinical Context
Ultrasound guidance for positioning and targeting during image-guided radiotherapy for cancer treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.31 |
| Total RVU | 1.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.31, this code ranks in the 72nd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.6x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 76965?
CPT 76965 (Echo guidance radiotherapy) is a Radiology code. Echocardiography guidance for radiotherapy treatment planning or delivery including ultrasound-guided targeting.
Who uses CPT code 76965?
CPT 76965 is used by Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology. Ultrasound guidance for positioning and targeting during image-guided radiotherapy for cancer treatment.
When is CPT 76965 used?
Ultrasound guidance for positioning and targeting during image-guided radiotherapy for cancer treatment.
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