G9470 No rec cortico>60d 1rx 600mg
Also known as: limited corticosteroid exposure, appropriate single-dose steroids
Patient did not receive corticosteroid medication for greater than 60 days and single prescription was less than 600 mg total dosage.
In Plain Language
patient not on long-term steroids, single prescription was low dose; short-term low-dose corticosteroid use
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking appropriate corticosteroid use when cumulative exposure is limited through short-term therapy with single prescription totaling less than 600 mg.
RVU Information
CPT G9470 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 G9470?
CPT G9470 (No rec cortico>60d 1rx 600mg) is a G Codes code. Patient did not receive corticosteroid medication for greater than 60 days and single prescription was less than 600 mg total dosage.
Who uses CPT code G9470?
CPT G9470 is used by Primary Care, Rheumatology, Endocrinology. Quality measure tracking appropriate corticosteroid use when cumulative exposure is limited through short-term therapy with single prescription totaling less than 600 mg.
When is CPT G9470 used?
Quality measure tracking appropriate corticosteroid use when cumulative exposure is limited through short-term therapy with single prescription totaling less than 600 mg.
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