G9419 Medial reas not incl histo type
Also known as: histology omission with reason, pathology limitation documented
Medical reason documented for not including histologic type in lung cancer biopsy report.
In Plain Language
valid reason why tissue type not identified; medical reason for incomplete pathology
Clinical Context
Quality measure exception when lung cancer biopsy histologic type is not documented but physician provides legitimate clinical reason such as insufficient tissue.
RVU Information
CPT G9419 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 G9419?
CPT G9419 (Medial reas not incl histo type) is a G Codes code. Medical reason documented for not including histologic type in lung cancer biopsy report.
Who uses CPT code G9419?
CPT G9419 is used by Pathology, Oncology, Pulmonology. Quality measure exception when lung cancer biopsy histologic type is not documented but physician provides legitimate clinical reason such as insufficient tissue.
When is CPT G9419 used?
Quality measure exception when lung cancer biopsy histologic type is not documented but physician provides legitimate clinical reason such as insufficient tissue.
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