G8577 Reop req bld graft oth
Also known as: Reoperation for graft failure, Graft complication requiring surgery, Blood graft occlusion
Documentation that reoperation was required due to blood graft failure or other graft-related complication.
In Plain Language
Second surgery needed because graft failed; Transplant graft problem requiring new surgery
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting graft failure requiring surgical intervention, common in vascular surgery, transplantation, and cardiac procedures.
RVU Information
CPT G8577 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 G8577?
CPT G8577 (Reop req bld graft oth) is a G Codes code. Documentation that reoperation was required due to blood graft failure or other graft-related complication.
Who uses CPT code G8577?
CPT G8577 is used by Vascular Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Quality measure documenting graft failure requiring surgical intervention, common in vascular surgery, transplantation, and cardiac procedures.
When is CPT G8577 used?
Quality measure documenting graft failure requiring surgical intervention, common in vascular surgery, transplantation, and cardiac procedures.
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