G8909 Pt doc no burn prior to d/c
Also known as: no burn documented, patient without burn at discharge
Performance measure indicating patient did not experience a burn injury prior to discharge from ambulatory surgery facility.
In Plain Language
patient did not have a burn during surgery; no burn injury during facility stay
Clinical Context
Positive safety measure documenting absence of thermal injuries in ambulatory surgery center, part of quality and patient safety metrics.
RVU Information
CPT G8909 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 G8909?
CPT G8909 (Pt doc no burn prior to d/c) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating patient did not experience a burn injury prior to discharge from ambulatory surgery facility.
Who uses CPT code G8909?
CPT G8909 is used by Ambulatory Surgery, Patient Safety, Quality Reporting. Positive safety measure documenting absence of thermal injuries in ambulatory surgery center, part of quality and patient safety metrics.
When is CPT G8909 used?
Positive safety measure documenting absence of thermal injuries in ambulatory surgery center, part of quality and patient safety metrics.
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