G8473 Ace/arb thxpy rx'd
Also known as: ACE/ARB prescribed, Renin-angiotensin inhibitor therapy, Blood pressure medication
Documentation that Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) therapy was prescribed or ordered.
In Plain Language
Blood pressure medication prescribed; Renal protective medication
Clinical Context
Quality measure for hypertension and chronic kidney disease management. Used to document appropriate prescribing of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers for cardiovascular or renal protection.
RVU Information
CPT G8473 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 G8473?
CPT G8473 (Ace/arb thxpy rx'd) is a G Codes code. Documentation that Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) therapy was prescribed or ordered.
Who uses CPT code G8473?
CPT G8473 is used by Cardiology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine. Quality measure for hypertension and chronic kidney disease management. Used to document appropriate prescribing of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers for cardiovascular or renal protection.
When is CPT G8473 used?
Quality measure for hypertension and chronic kidney disease management. Used to document appropriate prescribing of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers for cardiovascular or renal protection.
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