G9557 CT/cta/MRI/a no thyroid <1.0cm
Also known as: negative thyroid imaging, no significant nodules
Documentation that computed tomography, computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, or angiography showed no thyroid nodule measuring one centimeter or larger.
In Plain Language
chest scans showed no big thyroid bumps
Clinical Context
Endocrinology quality measure documenting absence of significant thyroid nodules on imaging.
RVU Information
CPT G9557 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 G9557?
CPT G9557 (CT/cta/MRI/a no thyroid <1.0cm) is a G Codes code. Documentation that computed tomography, computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, or angiography showed no thyroid nodule measuring one centimeter or larger.
Who uses CPT code G9557?
CPT G9557 is used by Endocrinology, Radiology, Quality Reporting. Endocrinology quality measure documenting absence of significant thyroid nodules on imaging.
When is CPT G9557 used?
Endocrinology quality measure documenting absence of significant thyroid nodules on imaging.
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