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20701 removal deep prescription delivery device

Surgery

Also known as: radionuclide device removal, radiopharmaceutical implant removal

Removal of a deep radiopharmaceutical delivery device.

Clinical Context

Performed after therapeutic course is complete or if complications develop; requires careful handling due to radioactive material.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.10
Practice Expense RVU0.66
Malpractice RVU0.21
Total RVU1.97

Est. Medicare Payment

$65.80

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

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryOncology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.