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79200 Nuclear prescription intracav administration

Radiology

Also known as: intracavitary nuclear therapy, cavity radiotherapy

Nuclear medicine therapeutic treatment with radiopharmaceutical administered intracavitary into a body cavity for localized therapeutic effect.

Clinical Context

Administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals into body cavities such as pleural space, peritoneal cavity, or joint space for localized therapeutic effect.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.94
Practice Expense RVU1.92
Malpractice RVU0.05
Total RVU3.91

Est. Medicare Payment

$130.59

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineOncologySurgery

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