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G9189 Beta pres or already taking

G Codes

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

CardiologyInternal MedicineQuality Reporting

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.

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