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 RVU | 1.10 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.66 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 1.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$65.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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