G9498 Abx reg prescribed
Also known as: antibiotic prophylaxis, infection prevention order
Documentation that prophylactic antibiotic regimen was prescribed or documented in the medical record for eligible patients.
In Plain Language
preventive antibiotics prescribed
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis documentation for surgical site infection prevention or other infection prevention protocols.
RVU Information
CPT G9498 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 G9498?
CPT G9498 (Abx reg prescribed) is a G Codes code. Documentation that prophylactic antibiotic regimen was prescribed or documented in the medical record for eligible patients.
Who uses CPT code G9498?
CPT G9498 is used by Surgery, Infectious Disease, Hospital Quality. Quality measure tracking appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis documentation for surgical site infection prevention or other infection prevention protocols.
When is CPT G9498 used?
Quality measure tracking appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis documentation for surgical site infection prevention or other infection prevention protocols.
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