G9553 Prior thyroid dise diagnosis
Also known as: thyroid disease history, prior thyroid cancer
Documentation of prior thyroid disease or prior thyroid cancer diagnosis.
In Plain Language
patient had thyroid problems before
Clinical Context
Endocrinology quality measure identifying patients with prior thyroid pathology requiring more aggressive nodule surveillance.
RVU Information
CPT G9553 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 G9553?
CPT G9553 (Prior thyroid dise diagnosis) is a G Codes code. Documentation of prior thyroid disease or prior thyroid cancer diagnosis.
Who uses CPT code G9553?
CPT G9553 is used by Endocrinology, Oncology, Quality Reporting. Endocrinology quality measure identifying patients with prior thyroid pathology requiring more aggressive nodule surveillance.
When is CPT G9553 used?
Endocrinology quality measure identifying patients with prior thyroid pathology requiring more aggressive nodule surveillance.
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