How To Use CPT Code 77425

CPT 77425 describes the delivery of intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 77425?

CPT 77425 can be used to describe the delivery of intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session. This code is specifically for the technical component of the procedure, where the provider administers radiation therapy directly to the exposed tumor during surgery.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 77425 is: ‘Intraoperative radiation treatment delivery, electrons, single treatment session.’

3. Procedure

1. During surgery, the provider removes the tumor, leaving a cavity where the tumor was located.
2. An applicator is then placed into the cavity to deliver radiation to the target areas.
3. The provider uses electron beams to administer the radiation treatment.
4. This procedure is typically used to treat superficial or surface tumors.
5. The delivery of intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons is done in a single treatment session.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 77425 is used when the provider needs to treat cancers that are difficult to remove completely during surgery. This procedure allows for the precise delivery of a high dose of radiation to the target area while minimizing exposure to surrounding normal tissue. It is specifically for the treatment delivery using electron beams.

5. When to use CPT code 77425

CPT code 77425 should be used when the provider is delivering intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session. It is important to note that this code is specific to electron treatment and should not be used for other types of radiation therapy.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 77425, the provider must document the following information:

• Details of the surgery and the tumor being treated
• Description of the applicator used and its placement
• Date and duration of the treatment session
• Specifics of the electron beams used for the treatment
• Any additional relevant information or complications encountered during the procedure

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 77425, ensure that the provider is delivering intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session. It is important to follow the specific guidelines for reporting this code and to not report it with other codes that may overlap or duplicate the services provided.

8. Historical information

CPT 77425 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2012. There have been no updates or changes to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A provider delivers intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session to a patient with a superficial skin tumor.
2. During surgery, a provider administers radiation therapy directly to a tumor in the breast using electron beams in a single treatment session.
3. A patient with a surface tumor undergoes surgery, and the provider delivers intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session.
4. A provider treats a patient with a superficial tumor in the head and neck region by delivering intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session.
5. During surgery, a provider administers radiation therapy directly to a tumor in the abdomen using electron beams in a single treatment session.
6. A patient with a surface tumor in the extremities undergoes surgery, and the provider delivers intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session.
7. A provider treats a patient with a superficial tumor in the pelvis by delivering intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session.
8. During surgery, a provider administers radiation therapy directly to a tumor in the back using electron beams in a single treatment session.
9. A patient with a surface tumor in the chest undergoes surgery, and the provider delivers intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session.
10. A provider treats a patient with a superficial tumor in the face by delivering intraoperative radiation treatment using electrons in a single treatment session.