G8961 Csit lowrisk surgical pts preoperative
Also known as: preoperative stress test documented, preop cardiac evaluation
Performance measure indicating cardiac stress test results documented in low-risk surgical patients in the preoperative period.
In Plain Language
heart stress test was done before surgery for safety check; cardiac evaluation performed preoperatively
Clinical Context
Quality measure in perioperative medicine documenting appropriate preoperative cardiac assessment in designated low-risk surgical patients per guidelines.
RVU Information
CPT G8961 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 G8961?
CPT G8961 (Csit lowrisk surgical pts preoperative) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating cardiac stress test results documented in low-risk surgical patients in the preoperative period.
Who uses CPT code G8961?
CPT G8961 is used by Anesthesia, Surgery, Cardiology. Quality measure in perioperative medicine documenting appropriate preoperative cardiac assessment in designated low-risk surgical patients per guidelines.
When is CPT G8961 used?
Quality measure in perioperative medicine documenting appropriate preoperative cardiac assessment in designated low-risk surgical patients per guidelines.
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