G9212 Doc of dsm-iv initial evaluation
Also known as: DSM-IV documentation, DSM-IV initial eval
Documentation of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV diagnostic criteria completed during initial psychiatric evaluation.
In Plain Language
mental health diagnosis documentation; psychiatric diagnosis checklist
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting proper psychiatric assessment using DSM-IV criteria at initial mental health evaluation visit.
RVU Information
CPT G9212 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 G9212?
CPT G9212 (Doc of dsm-iv initial evaluation) is a G Codes code. Documentation of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV diagnostic criteria completed during initial psychiatric evaluation.
Who uses CPT code G9212?
CPT G9212 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Behavioral Health. Quality measure documenting proper psychiatric assessment using DSM-IV criteria at initial mental health evaluation visit.
When is CPT G9212 used?
Quality measure documenting proper psychiatric assessment using DSM-IV criteria at initial mental health evaluation visit.
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