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CPT® 77317, Under Medical Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Treatment Devices, and Special Services for Radiation Treatment

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 77317 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Medical Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Treatment Devices, and Special Services for Radiation Treatment.

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In this procedure, the provider does intermediate level isodose planning for brachytherapy in which he uses five to 10 radiation sources or two to 12 channels for afterloading. Isodose means a radiation dose of equal intensity applied to a treatment field of the body.

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