55920 Place needles pelvic for right
Also known as: Brachytherapy needle placement, Pelvic seed implant
Placement of needles or catheters into the pelvic area for radiation therapy. Used to guide radiation treatment delivery to pelvic malignancies.
Clinical Context
Used in prostate cancer and other pelvic malignancies to facilitate brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy). Performed under imaging guidance to ensure proper needle placement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.10 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.69 |
| Total RVU | 11.50 |
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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