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G9285 Site not small cell lung ca

G Codes

Also known as: not small cell lung cancer, NSCLC or other site

Cancer site classified as other than small cell lung cancer.

In Plain Language

lung cancer is not the small cell type

Clinical Context

Quality measure documentation indicating non-small cell lung cancer or lung cancer histology that does not meet criteria for quality measure inclusion.

RVU Information

CPT G9285 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

OncologyPulmonologyPathology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9285?

CPT G9285 (Site not small cell lung ca) is a G Codes code. Cancer site classified as other than small cell lung cancer.

Who uses CPT code G9285?

CPT G9285 is used by Oncology, Pulmonology, Pathology. Quality measure documentation indicating non-small cell lung cancer or lung cancer histology that does not meet criteria for quality measure inclusion.

When is CPT G9285 used?

Quality measure documentation indicating non-small cell lung cancer or lung cancer histology that does not meet criteria for quality measure inclusion.

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