79440 Nuclear prescription intra-articular
Also known as: intra-articular nuclear therapy, radiosynovectomy
Nuclear medicine therapeutic treatment with radiopharmaceutical injected intra-articularly into joint space for inflammatory or malignant disease.
Clinical Context
Direct injection of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals into joints for treatment of chronic synovitis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis; used when medical management fails.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.52 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 3.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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