G9276 Doc of tobacco user
Also known as: smoker documented, tobacco user status
Documentation of tobacco user status in patient medical record.
In Plain Language
record states patient uses tobacco
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting current tobacco use status in patient chart.
RVU Information
CPT G9276 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 G9276?
CPT G9276 (Doc of tobacco user) is a G Codes code. Documentation of tobacco user status in patient medical record.
Who uses CPT code G9276?
CPT G9276 is used by Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Health Promotion. Quality measure documenting current tobacco use status in patient chart.
When is CPT G9276 used?
Quality measure documenting current tobacco use status in patient chart.
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