G9299 No evaluation risk vte card prior
Also known as: VTE risk not assessed, thromboembolism risk undocumented
Evaluation of venous thromboembolism risk in cardiac patient was not documented.
In Plain Language
blood clot risk not checked; no thrombosis screening
Clinical Context
Quality metric exception when pre-operative venous thromboembolism risk assessment was not performed or documented for cardiac patients.
RVU Information
CPT G9299 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 G9299?
CPT G9299 (No evaluation risk vte card prior) is a G Codes code. Evaluation of venous thromboembolism risk in cardiac patient was not documented.
Who uses CPT code G9299?
CPT G9299 is used by Cardiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine. Quality metric exception when pre-operative venous thromboembolism risk assessment was not performed or documented for cardiac patients.
When is CPT G9299 used?
Quality metric exception when pre-operative venous thromboembolism risk assessment was not performed or documented for cardiac patients.
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