G8601 No elig tpa initial with in 4.5 hour
Also known as: Not eligible for tPA, tPA contraindicated, Outside thrombolysis window
Documentation that patient is not eligible for tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolytic therapy within the 4.5-hour window.
In Plain Language
Patient can't have clot-busting drug; Not a candidate for thrombolytic therapy
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting clinical ineligibility for thrombolytic therapy due to contraindications or presentation outside therapeutic window.
RVU Information
CPT G8601 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 G8601?
CPT G8601 (No elig tpa initial with in 4.5 hour) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient is not eligible for tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolytic therapy within the 4.5-hour window.
Who uses CPT code G8601?
CPT G8601 is used by Neurology, Emergency Medicine. Quality measure documenting clinical ineligibility for thrombolytic therapy due to contraindications or presentation outside therapeutic window.
When is CPT G8601 used?
Quality measure documenting clinical ineligibility for thrombolytic therapy due to contraindications or presentation outside therapeutic window.
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