G9189 Beta pres or already taking
Also known as: beta blocker prescribed, beta blocker on board
Beta-blocker medication prescribed to acute myocardial infarction patient or patient already taking beta-blocker.
In Plain Language
heart attack patient given beta blocker
Clinical Context
Quality measure documentation indicating appropriate beta-blocker therapy initiated or continued in acute myocardial infarction patients.
RVU Information
CPT G9189 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 G9189?
CPT G9189 (Beta pres or already taking) is a G Codes code. Beta-blocker medication prescribed to acute myocardial infarction patient or patient already taking beta-blocker.
Who uses CPT code G9189?
CPT G9189 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Quality Reporting. Quality measure documentation indicating appropriate beta-blocker therapy initiated or continued in acute myocardial infarction patients.
When is CPT G9189 used?
Quality measure documentation indicating appropriate beta-blocker therapy initiated or continued in acute myocardial infarction patients.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.