19297 Place breast catheter for radiation
Also known as: additional brachytherapy catheter, extra catheter placement
Placement of additional radioactive catheters or applicators into the breast for administration of brachytherapy. This represents add-on work for multiple catheter placements during the same procedure.
Clinical Context
Used when multiple catheters are required to achieve optimal dose coverage for brachytherapy. Improves dose conformality and treatment efficacy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.68 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.40 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.41 |
| Total RVU | 2.49 |
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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