Home
Career Stage
Medical Students Residents Attendings CPT Codes Resources Blog Support

G9281 Pne screening done doc not ind

G Codes

Also known as: pneumococcal screening no vaccine indicated, PCV contraindicated

Pneumococcal screening performed with documented medical reason why pneumococcal vaccination is not indicated.

In Plain Language

pneumonia vaccine screening showed not needed

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting assessment for pneumococcal vaccination with documented contraindication.

RVU Information

CPT G9281 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

Preventive MedicineInternal MedicineImmunization Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9281?

CPT G9281 (Pne screening done doc not ind) is a G Codes code. Pneumococcal screening performed with documented medical reason why pneumococcal vaccination is not indicated.

Who uses CPT code G9281?

CPT G9281 is used by Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Immunization Services. Quality measure documenting assessment for pneumococcal vaccination with documented contraindication.

When is CPT G9281 used?

Quality measure documenting assessment for pneumococcal vaccination with documented contraindication.

Track This Code in RVU Edge

Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against national data — all in one app.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.