G8950 Pre-htn or htn doc, follow-up indc
Also known as: hypertension diagnosed and managed, pre-hypertension documented
Performance measure indicating documented diagnosis of hypertension or pre-hypertension with indicated follow-up plan during measurement period.
In Plain Language
high blood pressure was diagnosed with follow-up plan made; blood pressure elevated with treatment plan
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate hypertension diagnosis and management planning for chronic disease control.
RVU Information
CPT G8950 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 G8950?
CPT G8950 (Pre-htn or htn doc, follow-up indc) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating documented diagnosis of hypertension or pre-hypertension with indicated follow-up plan during measurement period.
Who uses CPT code G8950?
CPT G8950 is used by Primary Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine. Quality measure documenting appropriate hypertension diagnosis and management planning for chronic disease control.
When is CPT G8950 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate hypertension diagnosis and management planning for chronic disease control.
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