G8817 Doc reas no statin medial disch
Also known as: No statin at discharge; reason given, Documented exception, Contraindication noted
Documentation of documented reason for not prescribing statin medication at hospital discharge.
In Plain Language
Cholesterol medicine not prescribed at discharge with reason; Medical reason documented for no statin
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting clinical justification for statin non-prescribing at discharge.
RVU Information
CPT G8817 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 G8817?
CPT G8817 (Doc reas no statin medial disch) is a G Codes code. Documentation of documented reason for not prescribing statin medication at hospital discharge.
Who uses CPT code G8817?
CPT G8817 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Quality measure documenting clinical justification for statin non-prescribing at discharge.
When is CPT G8817 used?
Quality measure documenting clinical justification for statin non-prescribing at discharge.
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