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Learn CPT 2004's New Oncology Codes and Revisions

Published on Thu Jan 01, 2004

Clip and save the following list to stay up-to-date on CPT 2004's oncology codes and descriptor changes that most often affect oncology practices.

New Codes

 

  • 0061T - Destruction/reduction of malignant breast tumor including breast carcinoma cells in the margins, microwave phased array thermotherapy, disposable catheter with combined temperature monitoring probe and microwave sensor, externally applied microwave energy, including interstitial placement of sensor
     
  • 78804 - Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s); whole body, requiring two or more days imaging
     
  • 79403 - Radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiolabeled monoclonal antibody by intravenous infusion
     
  • 95991 - Refilling and maintenance of implantable pump or reservoir for drug delivery, spinal [intrathecal, epidural] or brain [intraventricular]; administered by physician

    CPT Descriptor Changes

     

  • 36400 - Venipuncture, under age 3 years, necessitating physician's skill, not be used for routine venipuncture; femoral or jugular vein
     
  • 36410 - Venipuncture, age 3 years or older, necessitating physician's skill [separate procedure], for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes [not to be used for routine venipuncture])
     
  • 38208 - Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; thawing of previously frozen harvest, without washing
     
  • 38209 - ... thawing of previously frozen harvest, with washing
     
  • 78800 - Radiopharmaceutical localization of tumor or distribution of radiopharmaceutical agent(s); limited area
     
  • 78801 - ... multiple areas
     
  • 79400 - Radiopharmaceutical therapy, nonthyroid, nonhematologic by intravenous injection
     
  • 99024 - Postoperative follow-up visit, normally included in the surgical package, to indicate that an evaluation and management service was performed during a postoperative period for a reason(s) related to the originalprocedure
     
  • 95990 - Refilling and maintenance of implantable pump or reservoir for drug delivery, spinal [intrathecal, epidural] or brain [intraventricular].

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