G8648 Rafscrs ki scor < 0
Also known as: RAFSCRS kidney score <0, Low kidney risk score, Favorable kidney assessment
Documentation of Risk Assessment and Frailty Collaborative Studies (RAFSCRS) Kidney Index score less than 0.
In Plain Language
Kidney health score below certain level; Lower kidney risk assessment
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting lower perioperative kidney risk using RAFSCRS stratification.
RVU Information
CPT G8648 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 G8648?
CPT G8648 (Rafscrs ki scor < 0) is a G Codes code. Documentation of Risk Assessment and Frailty Collaborative Studies (RAFSCRS) Kidney Index score less than 0.
Who uses CPT code G8648?
CPT G8648 is used by Nephrology, Surgery. Quality measure documenting lower perioperative kidney risk using RAFSCRS stratification.
When is CPT G8648 used?
Quality measure documenting lower perioperative kidney risk using RAFSCRS stratification.
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