G8880 Sen lym p node biop not perf
Also known as: sentinel node biopsy not done, SLNB not performed
Performance measure indicating sentinel lymph node biopsy was not performed in patient with documented clinical reasons.
In Plain Language
lymph node was not biopsied; sentinel node biopsy was not necessary
Clinical Context
Documents appropriate exclusion from sentinel lymph node biopsy such as in clinical Stage 0 disease, distant metastasis, or prior axillary surgery.
RVU Information
CPT G8880 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 G8880?
CPT G8880 (Sen lym p node biop not perf) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating sentinel lymph node biopsy was not performed in patient with documented clinical reasons.
Who uses CPT code G8880?
CPT G8880 is used by Surgical Oncology, Quality Reporting. Documents appropriate exclusion from sentinel lymph node biopsy such as in clinical Stage 0 disease, distant metastasis, or prior axillary surgery.
When is CPT G8880 used?
Documents appropriate exclusion from sentinel lymph node biopsy such as in clinical Stage 0 disease, distant metastasis, or prior axillary surgery.
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