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79445 Nuclear prescription intra-arterial

Radiology

Also known as: intra-arterial nuclear therapy, regional radiotherapy

Nuclear medicine therapeutic treatment with radiopharmaceutical administered intra-arterially for regional therapy of vascular territory disease.

Clinical Context

Direct intra-arterial injection of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for regional treatment of malignancy or vascular disease in specific organ territories.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.40
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU2.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$80.16

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

Specialties

Nuclear MedicineInterventional RadiologyOncology

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