G8970 No rsk fac or 1 mod risk te
Also known as: low stroke risk, CHA2DS2-VASc score low
Performance measure indicating patient has no risk factors for stroke or only one moderate risk element requiring anticoagulation therapy.
In Plain Language
patient has low risk for stroke; stroke risk assessment shows low risk
Clinical Context
Quality measure for atrial fibrillation patients using stroke risk stratification to appropriately identify candidates not requiring anticoagulation.
RVU Information
CPT G8970 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 G8970?
CPT G8970 (No rsk fac or 1 mod risk te) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating patient has no risk factors for stroke or only one moderate risk element requiring anticoagulation therapy.
Who uses CPT code G8970?
CPT G8970 is used by Cardiology, Primary Care. Quality measure for atrial fibrillation patients using stroke risk stratification to appropriately identify candidates not requiring anticoagulation.
When is CPT G8970 used?
Quality measure for atrial fibrillation patients using stroke risk stratification to appropriately identify candidates not requiring anticoagulation.
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