G8400 Pt with dxa no results doc
Also known as: no DEXA results, bone density scan not done, screening not documented
Documentation indicator that patient has not had DEXA bone density scan results documented or results are unavailable.
In Plain Language
No bone density test results; Osteoporosis screening not done
Clinical Context
Used to document absence or unavailability of bone density scan results for quality measure tracking.
RVU Information
CPT G8400 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 G8400?
CPT G8400 (Pt with dxa no results doc) is a G Codes code. Documentation indicator that patient has not had DEXA bone density scan results documented or results are unavailable.
Who uses CPT code G8400?
CPT G8400 is used by Primary Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Quality Reporting. Used to document absence or unavailability of bone density scan results for quality measure tracking.
When is CPT G8400 used?
Used to document absence or unavailability of bone density scan results for quality measure tracking.
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