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G9479 Pharmacist at hospice

G Codes

Also known as: hospice pharmacist, pharmacy services

Pharmacist services were provided at hospice.

In Plain Language

pharmacist helped with medications at end-of-life; pharmaceutical support at hospice

Clinical Context

Quality measure tracking pharmacist services at hospice, addressing medication management, symptom control, pain management, and drug interactions in end-of-life care.

RVU Information

CPT G9479 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 CareHospicePharmacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9479?

CPT G9479 (Pharmacist at hospice) is a G Codes code. Pharmacist services were provided at hospice.

Who uses CPT code G9479?

CPT G9479 is used by Palliative Care, Hospice, Pharmacy. Quality measure tracking pharmacist services at hospice, addressing medication management, symptom control, pain management, and drug interactions in end-of-life care.

When is CPT G9479 used?

Quality measure tracking pharmacist services at hospice, addressing medication management, symptom control, pain management, and drug interactions in end-of-life care.

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