G9291 Not nsm lung ca
Also known as: not NSCLC, other cancer site
Patient diagnosed with cancer at site other than non-small cell lung cancer.
In Plain Language
cancer is not non-small cell lung cancer
Clinical Context
Quality measure exclusion code indicating patient does not meet criteria for non-small cell lung cancer quality measures.
RVU Information
CPT G9291 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 G9291?
CPT G9291 (Not nsm lung ca) is a G Codes code. Patient diagnosed with cancer at site other than non-small cell lung cancer.
Who uses CPT code G9291?
CPT G9291 is used by Oncology, Pathology, Quality Reporting. Quality measure exclusion code indicating patient does not meet criteria for non-small cell lung cancer quality measures.
When is CPT G9291 used?
Quality measure exclusion code indicating patient does not meet criteria for non-small cell lung cancer quality measures.
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