G8797 Specimen site not esophagus
Also known as: Non-esophageal specimen, Different specimen site, Alternative location
Documentation that specimen site is not esophagus.
In Plain Language
Sample taken from area other than esophagus; Not from food pipe
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting that evaluated specimen is from location other than esophageal site.
RVU Information
CPT G8797 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 G8797?
CPT G8797 (Specimen site not esophagus) is a G Codes code. Documentation that specimen site is not esophagus.
Who uses CPT code G8797?
CPT G8797 is used by Gastroenterology, Pathology, Oncology. Quality measure documenting that evaluated specimen is from location other than esophageal site.
When is CPT G8797 used?
Quality measure documenting that evaluated specimen is from location other than esophageal site.
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