G2193 <6yr new onset hd ache
Also known as: pediatric headache, young child headache, new onset child pain
Documentation indicator for children under 6 years of age with new onset headache, requiring appropriate evaluation and imaging considerations.
In Plain Language
Headache in young child under 6 years; New head pain in toddler/preschooler
Clinical Context
Used to document evaluation of new-onset headache in young pediatric patients, important for identifying serious underlying pathology in this vulnerable population.
RVU Information
CPT G2193 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 G2193?
CPT G2193 (<6yr new onset hd ache) is a G Codes code. Documentation indicator for children under 6 years of age with new onset headache, requiring appropriate evaluation and imaging considerations.
Who uses CPT code G2193?
CPT G2193 is used by Pediatrics, Neurology, Primary Care. Used to document evaluation of new-onset headache in young pediatric patients, important for identifying serious underlying pathology in this vulnerable population.
When is CPT G2193 used?
Used to document evaluation of new-onset headache in young pediatric patients, important for identifying serious underlying pathology in this vulnerable population.
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