G9287 No antibio w in 10d of sympt
Also known as: no antibiotics within 10 days, delayed pneumonia antibiotic
Antibiotic therapy not prescribed within 10 days of symptom onset for community-acquired pneumonia.
In Plain Language
pneumonia infection not treated promptly
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting delayed or absent antibiotic initiation in community-acquired pneumonia.
RVU Information
CPT G9287 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 G9287?
CPT G9287 (No antibio w in 10d of sympt) is a G Codes code. Antibiotic therapy not prescribed within 10 days of symptom onset for community-acquired pneumonia.
Who uses CPT code G9287?
CPT G9287 is used by Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology. Quality measure documenting delayed or absent antibiotic initiation in community-acquired pneumonia.
When is CPT G9287 used?
Quality measure documenting delayed or absent antibiotic initiation in community-acquired pneumonia.
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