C9794 – Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting; complex, including acquisition of pet and ct imaging data required for radiopharmaceutical-directed radiation therapy treatment planning (i.e., modeling)

Long description

Therapeutic radiology simulation-aided field setting; complex, including acquisition of pet and ct imaging data required for radiopharmaceutical-directed radiation therapy treatment planning (i.e., modeling)

Short description

Complex simulation w/pet-ct

Pricing indicator

53 Statute

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

P7A Oncology - radiation therapy

Cross reference

G0562

Added

January 1, 2024

Last change

January 1, 2025 – No change

Termination date

December 31, 2024

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