G8962 Csit on pt any reas 30 days
Also known as: preop stress test not done, cardiac evaluation not performed
Performance measure indicating cardiac stress test was not performed in patient for any documented reason during the 30-day preoperative period.
In Plain Language
heart stress test was not done before surgery; cardiac test was not performed
Clinical Context
Documents instances where preoperative cardiac stress testing was appropriately omitted or not done, often in cases without cardiac risk factors.
RVU Information
CPT G8962 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 G8962?
CPT G8962 (Csit on pt any reas 30 days) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating cardiac stress test was not performed in patient for any documented reason during the 30-day preoperative period.
Who uses CPT code G8962?
CPT G8962 is used by Anesthesia, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Documents instances where preoperative cardiac stress testing was appropriately omitted or not done, often in cases without cardiac risk factors.
When is CPT G8962 used?
Documents instances where preoperative cardiac stress testing was appropriately omitted or not done, often in cases without cardiac risk factors.
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