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G9478 Othe therapist at hospice

G Codes

Also known as: hospice therapy services, complementary therapies

Other therapist services were provided at hospice.

In Plain Language

physical therapist or other therapist helped at hospice; therapy services at end-of-life

Clinical Context

Quality measure tracking other therapeutic services at hospice including physical, occupational, music, art, or similar complementary therapies supporting comfort and quality of life.

RVU Information

CPT G9478 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

Palliative CareHospiceRehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9478?

CPT G9478 (Othe therapist at hospice) is a G Codes code. Other therapist services were provided at hospice.

Who uses CPT code G9478?

CPT G9478 is used by Palliative Care, Hospice, Rehabilitation. Quality measure tracking other therapeutic services at hospice including physical, occupational, music, art, or similar complementary therapies supporting comfort and quality of life.

When is CPT G9478 used?

Quality measure tracking other therapeutic services at hospice including physical, occupational, music, art, or similar complementary therapies supporting comfort and quality of life.

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