G8875 Breast cancer diagnosis minutes invsive
Also known as: breast cancer diagnosed by biopsy, minimally invasive breast biopsy
Performance measure indicating breast cancer diagnosis was established using minimally invasive diagnostic technique.
In Plain Language
breast cancer was diagnosed with a small needle procedure; cancer confirmed with a breast biopsy
Clinical Context
Documents quality measure compliance for breast cancer diagnosis using core needle biopsy or excisional biopsy rather than non-invasive imaging alone.
RVU Information
CPT G8875 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 G8875?
CPT G8875 (Breast cancer diagnosis minutes invsive) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating breast cancer diagnosis was established using minimally invasive diagnostic technique.
Who uses CPT code G8875?
CPT G8875 is used by Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, Radiology. Documents quality measure compliance for breast cancer diagnosis using core needle biopsy or excisional biopsy rather than non-invasive imaging alone.
When is CPT G8875 used?
Documents quality measure compliance for breast cancer diagnosis using core needle biopsy or excisional biopsy rather than non-invasive imaging alone.
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