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G0305 Posterior outpatient service lvrs minutes 6

G Codes

Also known as: post-op LVRS, postoperative LVRS care, post-op recovery

Post-operative evaluation and management services for LVRS patients with minimum 6-day stay, covering recovery and complications.

In Plain Language

surgery recovery care

Clinical Context

Covers postoperative evaluation, management of complications, and follow-up for lung volume reduction surgery patients during at least 6-day hospitalization.

RVU Information

CPT G0305 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.

Specialties

SurgeryThoracic SurgeryCritical Care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G0305?

CPT G0305 (Posterior outpatient service lvrs minutes 6) is a G Codes code. Post-operative evaluation and management services for LVRS patients with minimum 6-day stay, covering recovery and complications.

Who uses CPT code G0305?

CPT G0305 is used by Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care. Covers postoperative evaluation, management of complications, and follow-up for lung volume reduction surgery patients during at least 6-day hospitalization.

When is CPT G0305 used?

Covers postoperative evaluation, management of complications, and follow-up for lung volume reduction surgery patients during at least 6-day hospitalization.

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