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G9278 Doc no daily aspirin

G Codes

Also known as: no daily aspirin, aspirin not prescribed

Documentation that daily aspirin therapy is not prescribed and no documented reason for aspirin contraindication.

In Plain Language

patient not on aspirin without reason

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting failure to prescribe aspirin without documented contraindication.

RVU Information

CPT G9278 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 MedicinePreventive Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9278?

CPT G9278 (Doc no daily aspirin) is a G Codes code. Documentation that daily aspirin therapy is not prescribed and no documented reason for aspirin contraindication.

Who uses CPT code G9278?

CPT G9278 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Quality measure documenting failure to prescribe aspirin without documented contraindication.

When is CPT G9278 used?

Quality measure documenting failure to prescribe aspirin without documented contraindication.

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