G8511 Scr dep pos, no plan doc rng
Also known as: Pos SUD screen; no plan, Positive substance screening, Treatment plan not documented
Documentation that substance use disorder screening result was positive without documentation of treatment plan during the specified reporting range.
In Plain Language
Substance abuse identified but no treatment plan; Drug/alcohol problem found; no treatment documented
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying positive substance use disorder screens lacking documented management plans, indicating potential care gaps in addiction medicine or behavioral health integration.
RVU Information
CPT G8511 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 G8511?
CPT G8511 (Scr dep pos, no plan doc rng) is a G Codes code. Documentation that substance use disorder screening result was positive without documentation of treatment plan during the specified reporting range.
Who uses CPT code G8511?
CPT G8511 is used by Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine. Quality measure identifying positive substance use disorder screens lacking documented management plans, indicating potential care gaps in addiction medicine or behavioral health integration.
When is CPT G8511 used?
Quality measure identifying positive substance use disorder screens lacking documented management plans, indicating potential care gaps in addiction medicine or behavioral health integration.
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