G9069 Onc diagnosis sclc/nsclc external at diagnosis
Also known as: extensive disease lung cancer, metastatic lung cancer
Performance measure documenting diagnosis of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) or NSCLC with extensive extent of disease at time of diagnosis.
In Plain Language
lung cancer has widely spread; advanced extent of lung cancer at diagnosis
Clinical Context
Quality measure for lung cancer staging documenting extensive/metastatic disease requiring palliative approach.
RVU Information
CPT G9069 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 G9069?
CPT G9069 (Onc diagnosis sclc/nsclc external at diagnosis) is a G Codes code. Performance measure documenting diagnosis of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) or NSCLC with extensive extent of disease at time of diagnosis.
Who uses CPT code G9069?
CPT G9069 is used by Thoracic Oncology, Pulmonary Medicine. Quality measure for lung cancer staging documenting extensive/metastatic disease requiring palliative approach.
When is CPT G9069 used?
Quality measure for lung cancer staging documenting extensive/metastatic disease requiring palliative approach.
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