G8946 Mibm but no diagnosis of breast ca
Also known as: molecular imaging without breast cancer, imaging without diagnosis
Performance measure indicating patient underwent molecular imaging (MIBM) but does not have documented diagnosis of breast cancer.
In Plain Language
special imaging was done but cancer was not found; breast imaging performed without cancer diagnosis
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying molecular imaging of breast (such as positron emission tomography or molecular imaging) without corresponding breast cancer diagnosis.
RVU Information
CPT G8946 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 G8946?
CPT G8946 (Mibm but no diagnosis of breast ca) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating patient underwent molecular imaging (MIBM) but does not have documented diagnosis of breast cancer.
Who uses CPT code G8946?
CPT G8946 is used by Breast Surgery, Oncology, Radiology. Quality measure identifying molecular imaging of breast (such as positron emission tomography or molecular imaging) without corresponding breast cancer diagnosis.
When is CPT G8946 used?
Quality measure identifying molecular imaging of breast (such as positron emission tomography or molecular imaging) without corresponding breast cancer diagnosis.
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