G9279 Pne screening done doc vac done
Also known as: pneumococcal vaccine done, PCV vaccination documented
Pneumococcal screening performed and pneumococcal vaccination documented completed.
In Plain Language
pneumonia vaccine given and recorded
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate pneumococcal immunization in eligible patients.
RVU Information
CPT G9279 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 G9279?
CPT G9279 (Pne screening done doc vac done) is a G Codes code. Pneumococcal screening performed and pneumococcal vaccination documented completed.
Who uses CPT code G9279?
CPT G9279 is used by Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Immunization Services. Quality measure documenting appropriate pneumococcal immunization in eligible patients.
When is CPT G9279 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate pneumococcal immunization in eligible patients.
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