79005 Nuclear prescription oral administration
Radiology
Also known as: oral nuclear therapy, radioactive therapy by mouth
Nuclear medicine therapeutic treatment with radiopharmaceutical administered orally for systemic therapeutic effect.
Clinical Context
Oral administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, most commonly radioactive iodine (I-131) for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.11 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 3.96 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$132.26
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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