G9430 Specimen site no cutaneous
Also known as: non-cutaneous specimen, internal pathology
Specimen site is not cutaneous, representing internal or non-skin pathology.
In Plain Language
tissue sample not from skin; biopsy from inside the body
Clinical Context
Quality measure exclusion when pathology specimen originates from non-skin site, making cutaneous lesion patient category documentation requirement inapplicable.
RVU Information
CPT G9430 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 G9430?
CPT G9430 (Specimen site no cutaneous) is a G Codes code. Specimen site is not cutaneous, representing internal or non-skin pathology.
Who uses CPT code G9430?
CPT G9430 is used by Pathology, General Pathology. Quality measure exclusion when pathology specimen originates from non-skin site, making cutaneous lesion patient category documentation requirement inapplicable.
When is CPT G9430 used?
Quality measure exclusion when pathology specimen originates from non-skin site, making cutaneous lesion patient category documentation requirement inapplicable.
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