CPT code 77333: Radiation aid, intermediate complexity2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Oklahoma

Reports an intermediate-complexity device designed or constructed to shape, modify, or support a patient’s external-beam radiation treatment.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality13.8K Medicare services in 2024

In Oklahoma, Medicare pays $125.34 for 77333 in the office.

$125.34Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−8.9%vs the national office rate ($137.61)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 77333 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 77333 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Oklahoma
  2. What 77333 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 77333 covers

This code covers the design and construction of a radiation treatment aid used to shape or modify the beam or help position the patient reproducibly. Examples of treatment aids across this code family include shielding blocks, bolus, and immobilization devices. Radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapy teams use these devices in external-beam treatment planning and delivery. The intermediate level is selected by the device’s design and construction complexity, not simply by the diagnosis or treatment site.

Choose this level when the documented device is more involved than a simple aid but does not meet the complex level. Record what was designed or fabricated and how it supports treatment; report distinct devices at the applicable level when separately documented. CMS recognizes professional and technical components: modifier 26 identifies the professional component, modifier TC the technical component involving equipment and staff, and no modifier represents the global service.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Oklahoma compares for 77333

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 77333 runs from $121.19 in Arkansas to $189.13 in San Benito County, CA. Oklahoma pays $125.34. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

77333 in Oklahoma vs other payment areas
  1. Oklahoma · this page$125.34
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$158.64+$33.30
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$159.00+$33.66
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$144.24+$18.90
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$140.07+$14.73
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$158.08+$32.74
  7. Alaska · Alaska$156.48+$31.14

Other areas in Oklahoma first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

77333 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$123.05—
ArkansasArkansas$121.19—
ArizonaArizona$133.95—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$148.29—
Chico, CACalifornia$148.15—
El Centro, CACalifornia$148.15—
Fresno, CACalifornia$148.15—
Hanford, CACalifornia$148.15—

77333 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$121.19

$168.64

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77333 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$156.481
AL$123.051
AR$121.191
AZ$133.951
CA$148.15–$189.1329
CO$144.771
CT$147.001
DC$159.001
DE$136.261
FL$133.36–$144.243
GA$125.78–$139.742
GU$152.381
HI$152.381
IA$127.301
ID$127.961
IL$128.63–$141.834
IN$128.761
KS$126.211
KY$125.081
LA$124.69–$131.192
MA$143.66–$160.172
MD$139.09–$159.003
ME$128.16–$136.112
MI$128.05–$134.612
MN$139.921
MO$122.14–$132.243
MS$121.711
MT$137.611
NC$129.631
ND$136.821
NE$128.161
NH$142.031
NJ$149.01–$157.142
NM$128.591
NV$137.501
NY$131.62–$161.465
OH$127.891
OK$125.341
OR$136.77–$150.082
PA$128.36–$142.902
PR$138.821
RI$141.621
SC$128.911
SD$136.721
TN$126.811
TX$127.45–$144.008
UT$130.761
VA$135.32–$159.002
VI$138.821
VT$135.831
WA$143.54–$163.992
WI$131.991
WV$123.531
WY$137.261

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How the 77333 rate is calculated

Each of 77333’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 77333

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.73

0.73 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.35

3.35 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.04

0.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.1200

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$137.61

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Oklahoma inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

9,077

Code
77333
Physician work
0.73
Practice expense
3.35
Malpractice
0.04

GPCI2026.csv

86

Locality
Oklahoma
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.893
Malpractice
0.777
Office calculation for 77333 in Oklahoma
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.73× 1.0000.7300
Practice expense3.35× 0.8932.9916
Malpractice0.04× 0.7770.0311
Total RVUs3.7526
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Oklahoma$125.34

Office: (0.73 × 1 + 3.35 × 0.893 + 0.04 × 0.777) × $33.4009 = $125.34

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Payment rules and modifiers for 77333

The CMS indicators that decide how 77333 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 77333

Radiation aid, intermediate complexity

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

77333 without 26 · national office

$137.61

Radiation aid, intermediate complexity

77333-26 · Professional component

$39.08

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 77333 has changed in Oklahoma

77333 · Office / nonfacility

$125.34

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $4.34 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $121.00 to $125.34 (3.6%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $121.00changed to$125.34

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.75 changed to 0.73
    • Practice expense RVU 3.32 changed to 3.35
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.891 changed to 0.893
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.813 changed to 0.777

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $124.52changed to$121.00

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $122.48changed to$124.52

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $126.45changed to$122.48

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.886 changed to 0.891
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.798 changed to 0.813
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $128.22changed to$126.45

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 3.31 changed to 3.32
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.881 changed to 0.886
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.782 changed to 0.798

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $122.52changed to$128.22

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 3.09 changed to 3.31

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $112.10changed to$122.52

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 2.62 changed to 3.09
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.05
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.886 changed to 0.881
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.868 changed to 0.782

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $102.58changed to$112.10

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 2.31 changed to 2.62
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.891 changed to 0.886
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.954 changed to 0.868

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $92.52changed to$102.58

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 2.00 changed to 2.31

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $89.93changed to$92.52

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 1.95 changed to 2.00
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.882 changed to 0.891
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.900 changed to 0.954

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $50.63changed to$89.93

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Work RVU 0.84 changed to 0.75
    • Practice expense RVU 0.61 changed to 1.95
    • Malpractice RVU 0.05 changed to 0.04
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.872 changed to 0.882
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.845 changed to 0.900

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $50.19changed to$50.63

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 0.59 changed to 0.61

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $49.94changed to$50.19

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $49.77changed to$49.94

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.864 changed to 0.872
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.790 changed to 0.845

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $47.59changed to$49.77

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.61 changed to 0.59
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.856 changed to 0.864
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.734 changed to 0.790

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $47.59

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$125.34Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$125.34Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$125.34Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$125.34Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$121.00Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$121.00Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$121.00Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$121.00Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$124.52Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$124.52Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$124.52Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$124.52Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$122.48Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$126.45Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$126.45Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$126.45Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$126.45Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$128.22Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$128.22Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$128.22Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$128.22Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$122.52Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$122.52Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$122.52Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$122.52Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$112.10Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$112.10Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$112.10Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$112.10Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$102.58Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$102.58Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$102.58Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$102.58Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$92.52Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$92.52Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$92.52Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$92.52Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$89.93Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$89.93Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$89.93Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$89.93Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$50.63Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$50.63Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$50.63Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$50.63Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$50.19Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$50.19Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$49.94Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$49.94Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$49.77Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$49.77Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$49.77Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$49.77Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$47.59Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$47.59Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$47.59Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$47.59Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Oklahoma rate applies

Oklahoma is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 846 cities and communities in Oklahoma. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Lahoma
  • Achille
  • Ada
  • Adair
  • Adams
  • Adamson
  • Addington
  • Afton

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77333 billing questions

How does 77333 differ from 77332 and 77334?

These codes distinguish treatment aids by design and construction complexity. Use 77332 for the simple level, 77333 for the intermediate level, and 77334 for the complex level.

What documentation supports 77333?

Document the particular aid designed or constructed and its role in shaping the radiation beam or supporting reproducible patient positioning. The record should support the intermediate complexity level.

Can 77333 be reported with modifier 26 or TC?

CMS recognizes separately priced professional and technical components. Modifier 26 identifies the professional component, TC identifies the equipment-and-staff component, and billing without either modifier represents the global service.

How should units be determined?

Base reporting on each distinct treatment aid furnished and documented, rather than the number of treatment fractions or beam angles. Select the appropriate complexity level for each aid.

Is dose calculation included in 77333?

77333 represents the treatment aid, while 77300 represents a radiation therapy dose calculation. Report both only when the record supports each as a distinct service.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 77333PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 9,077 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for OklahomaGPCI2026.csv, line 86 (RVU26D)

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