G8651 Rafscrs hi scor >=0
Also known as: RAFSCRS heart score >=0, High cardiac risk, Heart risk assessment
Documentation of Risk Assessment and Frailty Collaborative Studies (RAFSCRS) Heart Index score greater than or equal to 0.
In Plain Language
Heart health score at elevated level; Cardiac risk assessment result
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting perioperative cardiac risk stratification using RAFSCRS heart index.
RVU Information
CPT G8651 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 G8651?
CPT G8651 (Rafscrs hi scor >=0) is a G Codes code. Documentation of Risk Assessment and Frailty Collaborative Studies (RAFSCRS) Heart Index score greater than or equal to 0.
Who uses CPT code G8651?
CPT G8651 is used by Cardiology, Surgery, Anesthesia. Quality measure documenting perioperative cardiac risk stratification using RAFSCRS heart index.
When is CPT G8651 used?
Quality measure documenting perioperative cardiac risk stratification using RAFSCRS heart index.
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