41019 Place needles h & n for right
Also known as: head and neck brachytherapy, radioactive implant placement, radiation needle placement
Placement of radioactive needles or sources in the head and neck region for brachytherapy or radiation therapy.
Clinical Context
Used for brachytherapy of head and neck cancers including tongue, mouth, pharynx, or other oral/oropharyngeal malignancies. Requires fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.62 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.68 |
| Total RVU | 12.15 |
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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