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G8647 Rafscrs ki scor >= 0

G Codes

Also known as: RAFSCRS kidney score >=0, High kidney risk score, Kidney assessment score

Documentation of Risk Assessment and Frailty Collaborative Studies (RAFSCRS) Kidney Index score greater than or equal to 0.

In Plain Language

Kidney health score at certain level; Kidney risk assessment result

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting risk stratification using the RAFSCRS kidney index for perioperative risk assessment in renal disease patients.

RVU Information

CPT G8647 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

NephrologySurgeryInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G8647?

CPT G8647 (Rafscrs ki scor >= 0) is a G Codes code. Documentation of Risk Assessment and Frailty Collaborative Studies (RAFSCRS) Kidney Index score greater than or equal to 0.

Who uses CPT code G8647?

CPT G8647 is used by Nephrology, Surgery, Internal Medicine. Quality measure documenting risk stratification using the RAFSCRS kidney index for perioperative risk assessment in renal disease patients.

When is CPT G8647 used?

Quality measure documenting risk stratification using the RAFSCRS kidney index for perioperative risk assessment in renal disease patients.

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