G0305 Posterior outpatient service lvrs minutes 6
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
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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