79200 Nuclear prescription intracav administration
Also known as: intracavitary nuclear therapy, cavity radiotherapy
Nuclear medicine therapeutic treatment with radiopharmaceutical administered intracavitary into a body cavity for localized therapeutic effect.
In Plain Language
radioactive treatment in body cavity; localized nuclear medicine therapy
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 RVU | 1.94 |
| Total RVU | 1.94 |
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 1.94, this code ranks in the 89th 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 79200?
CPT 79200 (Nuclear prescription intracav administration) is a Radiology code. Nuclear medicine therapeutic treatment with radiopharmaceutical administered intracavitary into a body cavity for localized therapeutic effect.
Who uses CPT code 79200?
CPT 79200 is used by Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Surgery. Administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals into body cavities such as pleural space, peritoneal cavity, or joint space for localized therapeutic effect.
When is CPT 79200 used?
Administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals into body cavities such as pleural space, peritoneal cavity, or joint space for localized therapeutic effect.
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