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RVUs for G0412; 15.73 work RVUs for G0413; 14.65 work RVUs
for G0414; and 20.93 work RVUs for G0415. For CY 2009, we
will not recognize CPT codes 27215, 27216, 27217, and 27218
as covered services under the PFS and have assigned a
status indicator of “I” (Not valid for Medicare purposes,
Medicare recognizes another code).
2. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Codes
The CPT Editorial Panel made a significant revision to
the stereotactic radiosurgery codes for cranial and spinal
stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) codes, for which the AMA
RUC provided recommended work and PE valuations. For CY
2009, the CPT Editorial Panel deleted CPT code 61793,
Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or
linear accelerator), one or more sessions, and created
seven new codes for cranial and spinal lesions to replace
CPT code 61793. We believe that the deleted CPT code 61793
accurately describes a complete course of stereotactic
radiosurgery, inclusive of all lesions and anatomic sites.
Delivery of radiation as a therapeutic modality
consists of many components, including planning, physics,
dosimetry, simulation, treatment delivery, and management.
Regardless of the clinical background or training received
by the clinician, we believe the work involved in providing
radiation therapy services or radiosurgery radiation
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