G9582 Door to punc time >2hr, nrg
Also known as: delayed stroke intervention, prolonged door-to-puncture time
Documentation that door to puncture time for acute ischemic stroke intervention was greater than two hours with no medical reason documented.
In Plain Language
delay in getting stroke treatment started
Clinical Context
Neurology quality measure identifying delayed acute stroke interventions indicating potential system or clinical barriers.
RVU Information
CPT G9582 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 G9582?
CPT G9582 (Door to punc time >2hr, nrg) is a G Codes code. Documentation that door to puncture time for acute ischemic stroke intervention was greater than two hours with no medical reason documented.
Who uses CPT code G9582?
CPT G9582 is used by Neurology, Stroke Center, Quality Reporting. Neurology quality measure identifying delayed acute stroke interventions indicating potential system or clinical barriers.
When is CPT G9582 used?
Neurology quality measure identifying delayed acute stroke interventions indicating potential system or clinical barriers.
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