G0047 Pediatric blunt hd traum
Also known as: pediatric head trauma, pediatric blunt head injury, PECARN evaluation
Pediatric blunt head trauma evaluation and management, with documentation of appropriate clinical decision rule application.
In Plain Language
child head injury evaluation; kid hit their head assessment
Clinical Context
Quality measure code for appropriate evaluation of pediatric head trauma using PECARN or similar clinical decision rules to reduce unnecessary CT imaging.
RVU Information
CPT G0047 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0047?
CPT G0047 (Pediatric blunt hd traum) is a G Codes code. Pediatric blunt head trauma evaluation and management, with documentation of appropriate clinical decision rule application.
Who uses CPT code G0047?
CPT G0047 is used by multiple specialties. Quality measure code for appropriate evaluation of pediatric head trauma using PECARN or similar clinical decision rules to reduce unnecessary CT imaging.
When is CPT G0047 used?
Quality measure code for appropriate evaluation of pediatric head trauma using PECARN or similar clinical decision rules to reduce unnecessary CT imaging.
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