G8477 Bp sys>=140 and/or dias >=90
Also known as: Elevated blood pressure, Uncontrolled hypertension, BP above goal
Documentation of systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mmHg at time of measurement.
In Plain Language
High blood pressure reading; Blood pressure not at target
Clinical Context
Quality measure documentation indicating suboptimal blood pressure control, used to identify patients requiring treatment intensification or medication adjustment.
RVU Information
CPT G8477 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 G8477?
CPT G8477 (Bp sys>=140 and/or dias >=90) is a G Codes code. Documentation of systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mmHg at time of measurement.
Who uses CPT code G8477?
CPT G8477 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine. Quality measure documentation indicating suboptimal blood pressure control, used to identify patients requiring treatment intensification or medication adjustment.
When is CPT G8477 used?
Quality measure documentation indicating suboptimal blood pressure control, used to identify patients requiring treatment intensification or medication adjustment.
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