G8833 Pt not disch home day#2 evar
Also known as: Not discharged day 2 EVAR, Extended EVAR stay, Late discharge
Documentation that patient was not discharged to home by postoperative day 2 following endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).
In Plain Language
Not sent home by second day after aortic repair; Extended hospital stay after EVAR
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying prolonged postoperative hospitalization following endovascular aortic repair.
RVU Information
CPT G8833 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 G8833?
CPT G8833 (Pt not disch home day#2 evar) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient was not discharged to home by postoperative day 2 following endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).
Who uses CPT code G8833?
CPT G8833 is used by Vascular Surgery, Surgery. Quality measure identifying prolonged postoperative hospitalization following endovascular aortic repair.
When is CPT G8833 used?
Quality measure identifying prolonged postoperative hospitalization following endovascular aortic repair.
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