UB04 Revenue Code Code 0330: Radiology - Therapeutic (General)

Overview

Revenue code 0330 is defined as Radiology – Therapeutic (General) and falls under the broader category of Radiology Therapeutic/Chemotherapy services (033X). ^[1] This code is used to report general therapeutic radiology procedures that do not have a more specific sub‑code within the 033X series. The 033X series includes 0331 (Chemo injection), 0332 (Chemo oral), 0333 (Radiation therapy), 0335 (Chemo IV), and 0339 (Other). ^[1] Therefore, 0330 serves as a catch‑all for therapeutic radiology services that are not chemotherapy administration or standard radiation therapy. When submitting a UB‑04 claim, providers must enter the revenue code in field 42 (Revenue Code) and the corresponding charge in field 43 (Total Charges). ^[2] The MassHealth billing guide notes that up to 22 revenue codes and associated charges may be entered on each UB‑04 claim form, and for outpatient claims, services should be bundled to fit on a single form. ^[2] Accurate use of 0330 ensures proper reimbursement and avoids claim denials.

When to Use

Revenue code 0330 should be used when a provider delivers a therapeutic radiology service that is not specifically classified under another 033X sub‑code. ^[1] For example, if a hospital performs a therapeutic radiology procedure such as a non‑chemotherapy injection of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical (which is not covered under 034X) or a general therapeutic radiology treatment that does not meet the definition of radiation therapy (0333) or chemotherapy administration (0331, 0332, 0335), then 0330 is appropriate. ^[1] It is also used when the service is a general therapeutic radiology service that the provider cannot assign to a more specific code. Providers must ensure that the service is indeed therapeutic (not diagnostic) and that it is radiology‑related. Diagnostic radiology services should be reported under the 032X series (e.g., 0320 General diagnostic). ^[1] The MassHealth UB‑04 guide requires that each claim form be completed for a single member, and that all services be accurately coded to reflect the nature of the treatment. ^[2] Using 0330 when a more specific code exists can lead to claim rejections or audits.

Step-by-Step Claim Example

A hospital provides a general therapeutic radiology service to a Medicare patient. The service is a non‑chemotherapy, non‑radiation therapy procedure that involves the application of therapeutic ultrasound for tumor ablation, which is classified under radiology therapeutic general. The provider will complete the UB‑04 claim as follows:

1. Patient Information: Enter the patient’s name, date of birth, and Medicare ID in the appropriate fields.
2. Revenue Code (FL42): Enter 0330 for Radiology – Therapeutic (General). ^[1]
3. Total Charges (FL43): Enter the charge for the service, e.g., $1,200.00.
4. Service Date (FL45): Enter the date of service.
5. Other Fields: Complete all required fields per the MassHealth UB‑04 guide, including provider information, patient control number, and any applicable prior authorization numbers. ^[2]
6. Bundling: If the claim includes multiple revenue codes, ensure that no more than 22 lines are used. For outpatient claims, bundle related services to fit on one form. ^[2]

After submission, the claim is processed using the revenue code to determine payment. The provider should retain documentation supporting the use of 0330, such as a procedure note describing the therapeutic radiology service.

Common Mistakes & Audit Red Flags

One frequent error is using revenue code 0330 for diagnostic radiology services. Diagnostic radiology must be reported under the 032X series (e.g., 0320 General diagnostic). ^[1] Another mistake is using 0330 when a more specific 033X code exists, such as 0333 for radiation therapy or 0331 for chemotherapy injection. ^[1] This can trigger an audit because payers expect precise coding. Additionally, providers sometimes fail to bundle outpatient services, resulting in multiple claim forms when a single form would suffice. The MassHealth guide states that for outpatient claims, services should be bundled to submit the claim on a single form. ^[2] Another red flag is entering more than 22 revenue code lines on a single claim; for inpatient claims exceeding 22 lines, an electronic claim must be submitted instead. ^[2] Finally, using 0330 for services that are not radiology‑related (e.g., physical therapy) will lead to denials. Providers should always verify that the service is therapeutic and radiology‑based.

Related Codes/Fields

The table below lists related revenue codes within the 033X series and other radiology categories that may be confused with 0330.

Revenue Code	Description	Source
0330	Radiology – Therapeutic (General)	[1]
0331	Chemotherapy injection	[1]
0332	Chemotherapy oral	[1]
0333	Radiation therapy	[1]
0335	Chemotherapy IV	[1]
0339	Other radiology therapeutic/chemotherapy	[1]
0320	Radiology – Diagnostic (General)	[1]
0340	Nuclear Medicine – General	[1]
0350	CT Scan – General	[1]

Field 42 on the UB‑04 is the Revenue Code field, where 0330 is entered. Field 43 holds the total charges for that revenue code. ^[2] Accurate use of these fields is essential for correct claim processing.

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References

[1] Noridian Revenue Codes — https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jea/topics/claim-submission/revenue-codes

[2] MassHealth UB-04 Guide — https://www.mass.gov/doc/ub-04-billing-guide-0/download