G9420 Specimen site no lung
Also known as: non-lung specimen, extra-pulmonary pathology
Specimen site is not lung or lung cancer, representing non-pulmonary pathology.
In Plain Language
tissue sample not from lung; pathology from somewhere other than lung
Clinical Context
Quality measure exclusion when pathology specimen originates from non-pulmonary site, making lung cancer histologic classification requirement inapplicable.
RVU Information
CPT G9420 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 G9420?
CPT G9420 (Specimen site no lung) is a G Codes code. Specimen site is not lung or lung cancer, representing non-pulmonary pathology.
Who uses CPT code G9420?
CPT G9420 is used by Pathology, Oncology. Quality measure exclusion when pathology specimen originates from non-pulmonary site, making lung cancer histologic classification requirement inapplicable.
When is CPT G9420 used?
Quality measure exclusion when pathology specimen originates from non-pulmonary site, making lung cancer histologic classification requirement inapplicable.
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