77470 Special radiation treatment
Also known as: Special RT procedure, Custom radiation technique
Special radiation therapy treatment procedure.
In Plain Language
Special radiation therapy technique
Clinical Context
Special radiation therapy procedures and techniques not otherwise specified. Includes unusual anatomic sites or specialized delivery methods.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.98 |
| Total RVU | 1.98 |
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 1.98, this code ranks in the 90th 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 77470?
CPT 77470 (Special radiation treatment) is a Radiology code. Special radiation therapy treatment procedure.
Who uses CPT code 77470?
CPT 77470 is used by Radiation Oncology. Special radiation therapy procedures and techniques not otherwise specified. Includes unusual anatomic sites or specialized delivery methods.
When is CPT 77470 used?
Special radiation therapy procedures and techniques not otherwise specified. Includes unusual anatomic sites or specialized delivery methods.
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