G9426 Impr medial time edarr pain medial
Also known as: pain management time improvement, ED pain relief time reduced
Improvement in median time from emergency department arrival to provision of initial pain medication.
In Plain Language
patients got pain medicine faster in emergency room; shorter wait for pain relief
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking positive outcome when emergency department improves efficiency of pain medication administration, reducing patient suffering and improving care quality.
RVU Information
CPT G9426 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 G9426?
CPT G9426 (Impr medial time edarr pain medial) is a G Codes code. Improvement in median time from emergency department arrival to provision of initial pain medication.
Who uses CPT code G9426?
CPT G9426 is used by Emergency Medicine, Hospital Quality, Quality Improvement. Quality measure tracking positive outcome when emergency department improves efficiency of pain medication administration, reducing patient suffering and improving care quality.
When is CPT G9426 used?
Quality measure tracking positive outcome when emergency department improves efficiency of pain medication administration, reducing patient suffering and improving care quality.
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