G9580 Door to punc time <2hrs
Also known as: fast stroke intervention, prompt reperfusion
Documentation that door to puncture time for acute ischemic stroke intervention was less than two hours.
In Plain Language
stroke patient got treatment quickly
Clinical Context
Neurology quality measure documenting rapid time to intervention for acute ischemic stroke, critical for optimal outcomes.
RVU Information
CPT G9580 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 G9580?
CPT G9580 (Door to punc time <2hrs) is a G Codes code. Documentation that door to puncture time for acute ischemic stroke intervention was less than two hours.
Who uses CPT code G9580?
CPT G9580 is used by Neurology, Stroke Center, Interventional Radiology. Neurology quality measure documenting rapid time to intervention for acute ischemic stroke, critical for optimal outcomes.
When is CPT G9580 used?
Neurology quality measure documenting rapid time to intervention for acute ischemic stroke, critical for optimal outcomes.
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