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CMS provides instructions for billing brachytherapy sources
The following instructions were provided by CMS for the billing and payment of brachytherapy sources. A. Report charges related to supervision, handling, and loading of radiation sources, including brachytherapy sources, in one of two ways: 1. Report separately using CPT code 77790 , in addition to reporting the associated HCPCS procedure code(s) for application of the radiation source, OR 2. Include the charge as part of the charge reported with the HCPCS procedure code(s) for application of the radiation source. 3. Do not bill a separate charge for brachytherapy source storage costs. These costs are treated as part of the...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS instructions for billing and payment of brachytherapy sources under the OPPS. It explains general charge-reporting treatment for supervision, handling, loading, and storage costs, and it identifies the brachytherapy source HCPCS codes and related APC references covered by the guidance. The content is useful for hospital billing, outpatient coding, and revenue cycle staff who work with radiation oncology services and Medicare payment policy.
Why This Topic Matters
Brachytherapy source billing involves both payment-policy requirements and code-specific reporting. Understanding the CMS guidance helps providers and coders recognize which source-related items are addressed in the OPPS framework and how CMS categorizes the applicable HCPCS items.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS addresses billing and payment for brachytherapy sources under the OPPS
- Which broad charge categories are discussed for radiation source services
- Which HCPCS brachytherapy source codes are referenced in the guidance
- How the article frames the OPPS payment context for these sources
Who Should Read This
- Hospital outpatient coders
- Revenue cycle staff
- Billing specialists
- Radiation oncology billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Medicare reimbursement professionals
Codes Discussed
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