20704 Mnl prep & insj i-artic prescription device
Surgery
Also known as: intra-articular radionuclide delivery, joint radiopharmaceutical implant
Manual preparation and insertion of an intra-articular radiopharmaceutical delivery device.
Clinical Context
Used for targeted radiotherapy in joints affected by tumors or synovial conditions; delivers radiation directly to articular surfaces.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.51 |
| Total RVU | 4.66 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$155.64
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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