77427 Radiation treatment management x5
Also known as: RT management 5 fractions, Management with 5 treatments
Radiation therapy management and treatment supervision during a course of therapy with five fractions.
In Plain Language
Doctor oversight of radiation therapy for 5 treatment sessions
Clinical Context
Physician management and supervision for short course radiation therapy. Includes treatment planning review, dose verification, and patient assessment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.37 |
| Total RVU | 3.37 |
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 3.37, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Radiology codes — 4.2x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 77427?
CPT 77427 (Radiation treatment management x5) is a Radiology code. Radiation therapy management and treatment supervision during a course of therapy with five fractions.
Who uses CPT code 77427?
CPT 77427 is used by Radiation Oncology. Physician management and supervision for short course radiation therapy. Includes treatment planning review, dose verification, and patient assessment.
When is CPT 77427 used?
Physician management and supervision for short course radiation therapy. Includes treatment planning review, dose verification, and patient assessment.
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