G8863 No assess bone loss
Also known as: bone loss not assessed, osteoporosis screening not done, DEXA scan not performed
Performance measure indicating bone density/bone loss assessment was not documented during the measurement period.
In Plain Language
doctor did not check for weak bones; bone density test was not done
Clinical Context
Used in osteoporosis screening measures for postmenopausal women and older men to document when bone density assessment was not completed.
RVU Information
CPT G8863 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 G8863?
CPT G8863 (No assess bone loss) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating bone density/bone loss assessment was not documented during the measurement period.
Who uses CPT code G8863?
CPT G8863 is used by Primary Care, Endocrinology, Rheumatology. Used in osteoporosis screening measures for postmenopausal women and older men to document when bone density assessment was not completed.
When is CPT G8863 used?
Used in osteoporosis screening measures for postmenopausal women and older men to document when bone density assessment was not completed.
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