G9396 Ini phq9 >9 not assess
Also known as: depression not reassessed, PHQ-9 follow-up not documented
Initial Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score greater than 9 not assessed at follow-up.
In Plain Language
depression score not checked again; no follow-up depression screening
Clinical Context
Quality metric exception when patient with initial PHQ-9 score greater than 9 does not have documented follow-up assessment, missing opportunity to track treatment response.
RVU Information
CPT G9396 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 G9396?
CPT G9396 (Ini phq9 >9 not assess) is a G Codes code. Initial Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score greater than 9 not assessed at follow-up.
Who uses CPT code G9396?
CPT G9396 is used by Psychiatry, Primary Care, Behavioral Health. Quality metric exception when patient with initial PHQ-9 score greater than 9 does not have documented follow-up assessment, missing opportunity to track treatment response.
When is CPT G9396 used?
Quality metric exception when patient with initial PHQ-9 score greater than 9 does not have documented follow-up assessment, missing opportunity to track treatment response.
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