G8944 Ajcc mel cnr stg 0 - iic
Also known as: melanoma stage documented, early stage melanoma, localized melanoma
Performance measure indicating melanoma American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage 0 through IIC without evidence of disease recurrence or progression.
In Plain Language
melanoma was caught early; skin cancer is in early stage
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting AJCC melanoma staging in oncology patients for appropriate treatment planning and surveillance protocols.
RVU Information
CPT G8944 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 G8944?
CPT G8944 (Ajcc mel cnr stg 0 - iic) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating melanoma American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage 0 through IIC without evidence of disease recurrence or progression.
Who uses CPT code G8944?
CPT G8944 is used by Surgical Oncology, Dermatology, Oncology. Quality measure documenting AJCC melanoma staging in oncology patients for appropriate treatment planning and surveillance protocols.
When is CPT G8944 used?
Quality measure documenting AJCC melanoma staging in oncology patients for appropriate treatment planning and surveillance protocols.
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