G8635 No pharmaceutical therapy osteo prescription
Also known as: No osteoporosis therapy, Bone medication not prescribed, Treatment not initiated
Documentation that pharmacological therapy for osteoporosis was not prescribed with no documented reason provided.
In Plain Language
Bone-strengthening drug not given; Osteoporosis treatment not started
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying absent pharmacological osteoporosis treatment without documented justification, indicating potential care gaps.
RVU Information
CPT G8635 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 G8635?
CPT G8635 (No pharmaceutical therapy osteo prescription) is a G Codes code. Documentation that pharmacological therapy for osteoporosis was not prescribed with no documented reason provided.
Who uses CPT code G8635?
CPT G8635 is used by Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine. Quality measure identifying absent pharmacological osteoporosis treatment without documented justification, indicating potential care gaps.
When is CPT G8635 used?
Quality measure identifying absent pharmacological osteoporosis treatment without documented justification, indicating potential care gaps.
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