G9409 No card tamp e/in 30d
Also known as: no post-PCI tamponade, successful PCI without tamponade
Cardiac tamponade did not occur within 30 days of percutaneous coronary intervention.
In Plain Language
no fluid around heart after catheterization; no serious complication from procedure
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking positive outcome when percutaneous coronary intervention is completed without occurrence of cardiac tamponade within 30-day follow-up period.
RVU Information
CPT G9409 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 G9409?
CPT G9409 (No card tamp e/in 30d) is a G Codes code. Cardiac tamponade did not occur within 30 days of percutaneous coronary intervention.
Who uses CPT code G9409?
CPT G9409 is used by Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. Quality measure tracking positive outcome when percutaneous coronary intervention is completed without occurrence of cardiac tamponade within 30-day follow-up period.
When is CPT G9409 used?
Quality measure tracking positive outcome when percutaneous coronary intervention is completed without occurrence of cardiac tamponade within 30-day follow-up period.
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