G9540 Pt alive 3 mos posterior procedure
Also known as: patient survival, 30-day survival
Documentation that patient was alive at three months post-procedure.
In Plain Language
patient still alive 3 months after procedure
Clinical Context
Outcomes quality measure documenting survival status for patients with vena cava filters and other interventional procedures.
RVU Information
CPT G9540 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 G9540?
CPT G9540 (Pt alive 3 mos posterior procedure) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient was alive at three months post-procedure.
Who uses CPT code G9540?
CPT G9540 is used by Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Quality Reporting. Outcomes quality measure documenting survival status for patients with vena cava filters and other interventional procedures.
When is CPT G9540 used?
Outcomes quality measure documenting survival status for patients with vena cava filters and other interventional procedures.
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