G9309 No unplnd hosp readm in 30d
Also known as: no readmission, no 30-day readmit
No unplanned hospital readmission within 30 days of surgery.
In Plain Language
didn't have to go back to hospital; no early readmission
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking positive surgical outcome when patient was not readmitted to hospital for any reason within 30 days after surgery.
RVU Information
CPT G9309 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 G9309?
CPT G9309 (No unplnd hosp readm in 30d) is a G Codes code. No unplanned hospital readmission within 30 days of surgery.
Who uses CPT code G9309?
CPT G9309 is used by Surgery, Hospital Quality, Primary Care. Quality measure tracking positive surgical outcome when patient was not readmitted to hospital for any reason within 30 days after surgery.
When is CPT G9309 used?
Quality measure tracking positive surgical outcome when patient was not readmitted to hospital for any reason within 30 days after surgery.
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