G0051 Pt hospice mnth
Also known as: hospice enrollment, hospice patient quality code
Patient enrolled in hospice during the measurement month, used for quality measure reporting and exclusions.
In Plain Language
patient receiving hospice care this month
Clinical Context
Quality measure exclusion code; patients in hospice are typically excluded from preventive and chronic disease quality measures.
RVU Information
CPT G0051 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 G0051?
CPT G0051 (Pt hospice mnth) is a G Codes code. Patient enrolled in hospice during the measurement month, used for quality measure reporting and exclusions.
Who uses CPT code G0051?
CPT G0051 is used by multiple specialties. Quality measure exclusion code; patients in hospice are typically excluded from preventive and chronic disease quality measures.
When is CPT G0051 used?
Quality measure exclusion code; patients in hospice are typically excluded from preventive and chronic disease quality measures.
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