77402 Radiation treatment delivery lvl 1
Also known as: Simple LINAC treatment, Basic photon therapy
Radiation therapy treatment delivery with photon beam, simple complexity level.
In Plain Language
Radiation therapy using simple beam setup
Clinical Context
Photon beam radiation therapy delivery for uncomplicated single-field or two-field treatment. Includes standard patient setup and verification.
RVU Information
CPT 77402 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Radiology category, 7% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 77402?
CPT 77402 (Radiation treatment delivery lvl 1) is a Radiology code. Radiation therapy treatment delivery with photon beam, simple complexity level.
Who uses CPT code 77402?
CPT 77402 is used by Radiation Oncology. Photon beam radiation therapy delivery for uncomplicated single-field or two-field treatment. Includes standard patient setup and verification.
When is CPT 77402 used?
Photon beam radiation therapy delivery for uncomplicated single-field or two-field treatment. Includes standard patient setup and verification.
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