77424 Io radiation treatment delivery by x-ray
Also known as: Intraoperative radiotherapy, Intraop IORT
Intraoperative radiation therapy treatment delivery using photon beam.
In Plain Language
Radiation therapy delivered during surgery
Clinical Context
High-dose radiation delivered directly to tumor bed during surgical resection. Provides superior dose concentration to target tissue.
RVU Information
CPT 77424 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 77424?
CPT 77424 (Io radiation treatment delivery by x-ray) is a Radiology code. Intraoperative radiation therapy treatment delivery using photon beam.
Who uses CPT code 77424?
CPT 77424 is used by Radiation Oncology, Surgery. High-dose radiation delivered directly to tumor bed during surgical resection. Provides superior dose concentration to target tissue.
When is CPT 77424 used?
High-dose radiation delivered directly to tumor bed during surgical resection. Provides superior dose concentration to target tissue.
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