G9408 Card tamp with in 30d
Also known as: post-PCI tamponade, cardiac tamponade complication
Cardiac tamponade occurred within 30 days of percutaneous coronary intervention.
In Plain Language
fluid around heart after heart catheterization; serious complication from heart procedure
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking serious adverse outcome of cardiac tamponade within 30 days following percutaneous coronary intervention, indicating potential procedure-related complication.
RVU Information
CPT G9408 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 G9408?
CPT G9408 (Card tamp with in 30d) is a G Codes code. Cardiac tamponade occurred within 30 days of percutaneous coronary intervention.
Who uses CPT code G9408?
CPT G9408 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Quality measure tracking serious adverse outcome of cardiac tamponade within 30 days following percutaneous coronary intervention, indicating potential procedure-related complication.
When is CPT G9408 used?
Quality measure tracking serious adverse outcome of cardiac tamponade within 30 days following percutaneous coronary intervention, indicating potential procedure-related complication.
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