G8864 Pneumococcal vaccine administration
Also known as: pneumococcal vaccine given, pneumococcal immunization administered, PCV administered
Performance measure indicating pneumococcal vaccine was administered to the patient during the measurement period.
In Plain Language
patient received pneumonia vaccine; pneumococcal shot was given
Clinical Context
Documents appropriate pneumococcal vaccination in eligible populations including adults 65 and older, immunocompromised patients, and those with chronic diseases.
RVU Information
CPT G8864 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 G8864?
CPT G8864 (Pneumococcal vaccine administration) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating pneumococcal vaccine was administered to the patient during the measurement period.
Who uses CPT code G8864?
CPT G8864 is used by Primary Care, Geriatric Medicine, Immunology. Documents appropriate pneumococcal vaccination in eligible populations including adults 65 and older, immunocompromised patients, and those with chronic diseases.
When is CPT G8864 used?
Documents appropriate pneumococcal vaccination in eligible populations including adults 65 and older, immunocompromised patients, and those with chronic diseases.
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