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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Brachytherapy source, stranded, not otherwise specified, per source
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Outpatient PPS Brachytherapy Sources |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for C2698 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS C2698 by major payers:
$25.48
$51.74
$39.14
$51.85
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HCPCS C2698
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Slidell Memorial Hospital
$87.97Published rateAnna Jaques Hospital
$64.73Published rateSavoy Medical Management Group, Inc., Savoy Medical Center Hospital Based Physicians
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$44.86Published rateWillis Knighton Medical Center, Inc.
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
$33.41Published rateWillis Knighton Medical Center, Inc., Willis Knighton South Hospital
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
$29.62Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS C2698 vs. Other Brachytherapy Sources Codes
The HCPCS C2698 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Brachytherapy Sources. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS C2698 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| C2645-HCPCS | Low | Brachytherapy planar source, Palladium-103, per square millimeter |
| C2698-HCPCS | Low | Brachytherapy source, stranded, not otherwise specified, per source |
| C2699-HCPCS | Low | Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, not otherwise specified, per source |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C2698. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the C2698 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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