77293 Respirator motion management simul
Also known as: Respiratory gating simulation, Motion management
Respiratory motion management simulation for therapeutic radiation treatment.
In Plain Language
Planning practice to account for breathing during radiation therapy
Clinical Context
Simulation technique addressing tumor and organ motion due to respiration. Critical for thoracic and upper abdominal tumors to improve targeting accuracy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
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 1.95, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Radiology codes — 2.4x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 77293?
CPT 77293 (Respirator motion management simul) is a Radiology code. Respiratory motion management simulation for therapeutic radiation treatment.
Who uses CPT code 77293?
CPT 77293 is used by Radiation Oncology, Radiology. Simulation technique addressing tumor and organ motion due to respiration. Critical for thoracic and upper abdominal tumors to improve targeting accuracy.
When is CPT 77293 used?
Simulation technique addressing tumor and organ motion due to respiration. Critical for thoracic and upper abdominal tumors to improve targeting accuracy.
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