G8935 Prescription ace or arb therapy
Also known as: ACE inhibitor or ARB prescribed, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor given
Performance measure indicating patient was prescribed ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) therapy.
In Plain Language
patient was given a blood pressure medicine that helps the heart; prescribed heart failure medication
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction to improve survival and reduce hospitalizations.
RVU Information
CPT G8935 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 G8935?
CPT G8935 (Prescription ace or arb therapy) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating patient was prescribed ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor or ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker) therapy.
Who uses CPT code G8935?
CPT G8935 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Heart Failure. Quality measure documenting appropriate use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction to improve survival and reduce hospitalizations.
When is CPT G8935 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction to improve survival and reduce hospitalizations.
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