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October 20, 2009
Tyler, Texas. - NEW CODES FOR 2010 There are new codes effective January 1, 2010 that directly affects the specialty radiation oncology. 77338 – Multi-leaf collimator (MLC) device (s) for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), design and construction per IMRT plan. 77338 is a replacement code for 77334 (Treatment devices – complex) only for the MLC used to define the fields during an IMRT plan. When you bill this code you will only bill with a quantity of one (1) no matter how many MLC’s were used during the planning process. 77338 will not replace 77334 when you report an IMRT compensator based plan. Interstitial Placement Codes 32553 – Placement of interstitial device (s) for radiation therapy guidance (e.g., fiducial markers, dosimeter), percutaneous, intra-thoracic, singe or multiple. 49411 - Placement of interstitial device (s) for radiation therapy guidance (e.g., fiducial markers, dosimeter), percutaneous, intra-abdominal, intra-pelvic (except prostate), and/or retroperitoneum, single or multiple. For more information about RADMAX, LTD call Toll Free 877.839.9517, email info@radmaxonline.com or logon to http://www.radmaxonline.com. |
