G9642 Current smoker
Also known as: current smoking status, active tobacco use
Documentation that patient is a current smoker.
In Plain Language
patient currently smokes
Clinical Context
Preventive and perioperative quality measure documenting current tobacco use status for risk stratification.
RVU Information
CPT G9642 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 G9642?
CPT G9642 (Current smoker) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient is a current smoker.
Who uses CPT code G9642?
CPT G9642 is used by Primary Care, Surgery, Preventive Medicine. Preventive and perioperative quality measure documenting current tobacco use status for risk stratification.
When is CPT G9642 used?
Preventive and perioperative quality measure documenting current tobacco use status for risk stratification.
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