G8912 Pt doc with wrong event
Also known as: wrong site/wrong procedure documented, sentinel event
Performance measure indicating patient experienced a wrong event (such as wrong procedure, wrong site, or wrong patient) during ambulatory surgery center encounter.
In Plain Language
wrong procedure or wrong area was done; sentinel safety event occurred
Clinical Context
Serious safety event documentation for never events in ambulatory surgery, critical for patient safety reporting and prevention of medical errors.
RVU Information
CPT G8912 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 G8912?
CPT G8912 (Pt doc with wrong event) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating patient experienced a wrong event (such as wrong procedure, wrong site, or wrong patient) during ambulatory surgery center encounter.
Who uses CPT code G8912?
CPT G8912 is used by Ambulatory Surgery, Patient Safety, Quality Reporting. Serious safety event documentation for never events in ambulatory surgery, critical for patient safety reporting and prevention of medical errors.
When is CPT G8912 used?
Serious safety event documentation for never events in ambulatory surgery, critical for patient safety reporting and prevention of medical errors.
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