G8798 Specimen site not prostate
Also known as: Non-prostate specimen, Different biopsy site, Alternative specimen location
Documentation that specimen site is not prostate.
In Plain Language
Sample taken from area other than prostate; Not from prostate gland
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting that evaluated specimen is from location other than prostate.
RVU Information
CPT G8798 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 G8798?
CPT G8798 (Specimen site not prostate) is a G Codes code. Documentation that specimen site is not prostate.
Who uses CPT code G8798?
CPT G8798 is used by Urology, Pathology, Oncology. Quality measure documenting that evaluated specimen is from location other than prostate.
When is CPT G8798 used?
Quality measure documenting that evaluated specimen is from location other than prostate.
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