G0412 Open treatment iliac spine uni/bil
Also known as: open iliac spine fracture, iliac osteotomy open
Open surgical treatment of iliac spine fracture performed unilaterally or bilaterally with hardware fixation.
In Plain Language
hip bone fracture surgery
Clinical Context
Surgical management of iliac spine or iliac wing fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.19 |
| Total RVU | 10.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care.Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 10.19, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among G Codes codes — 10.5x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0412?
CPT G0412 (Open treatment iliac spine uni/bil) is a G Codes code. Open surgical treatment of iliac spine fracture performed unilaterally or bilaterally with hardware fixation.
Who uses CPT code G0412?
CPT G0412 is used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. Surgical management of iliac spine or iliac wing fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation.
When is CPT G0412 used?
Surgical management of iliac spine or iliac wing fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation.
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