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G9306 Interv req for leak

G Codes

Also known as: intervention for leak, surgical leak repair

Intervention required for surgical site leak or complication.

In Plain Language

leak needed treatment; surgery complication required intervention

Clinical Context

Quality measure tracking surgical outcome when anastomotic or other surgical site leak requires intervention such as drainage, reoperation, or radiologic intervention.

RVU Information

CPT G9306 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

SurgeryGeneral SurgeryColorectal Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9306?

CPT G9306 (Interv req for leak) is a G Codes code. Intervention required for surgical site leak or complication.

Who uses CPT code G9306?

CPT G9306 is used by Surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery. Quality measure tracking surgical outcome when anastomotic or other surgical site leak requires intervention such as drainage, reoperation, or radiologic intervention.

When is CPT G9306 used?

Quality measure tracking surgical outcome when anastomotic or other surgical site leak requires intervention such as drainage, reoperation, or radiologic intervention.

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