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77523 Proton trmt intermediate

Radiology

Also known as: Intermediate proton therapy, Moderate proton treatment

Proton beam radiation therapy with intermediate complexity level.

In Plain Language

Moderate complexity proton therapy

Clinical Context

Proton therapy with intermediate complexity including multiple fields or tissue heterogeneity considerations.

RVU Information

CPT 77523 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

Radiation Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 77523?

CPT 77523 (Proton trmt intermediate) is a Radiology code. Proton beam radiation therapy with intermediate complexity level.

Who uses CPT code 77523?

CPT 77523 is used by Radiation Oncology. Proton therapy with intermediate complexity including multiple fields or tissue heterogeneity considerations.

When is CPT 77523 used?

Proton therapy with intermediate complexity including multiple fields or tissue heterogeneity considerations.

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