G8878 Sent lymph node biopsy
Also known as: sentinel node biopsy done, sentinel lymph node mapping, SLNB performed
Performance measure indicating sentinel lymph node biopsy was performed in patient with breast cancer diagnosis.
In Plain Language
lymph node near breast cancer was tested; nearest lymph node was checked for cancer spread
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical staging of breast cancer through sentinel lymph node identification and biopsy to assess nodal involvement.
RVU Information
CPT G8878 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 G8878?
CPT G8878 (Sent lymph node biopsy) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating sentinel lymph node biopsy was performed in patient with breast cancer diagnosis.
Who uses CPT code G8878?
CPT G8878 is used by Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery. Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical staging of breast cancer through sentinel lymph node identification and biopsy to assess nodal involvement.
When is CPT G8878 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical staging of breast cancer through sentinel lymph node identification and biopsy to assess nodal involvement.
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