G9644 No smok b/4 anesthesia day of surgical
Also known as: smoking cessation before surgery, pre-operative abstinence
Documentation that patient did not smoke before anesthesia on the day of surgery.
In Plain Language
patient didn't smoke before surgery
Clinical Context
Perioperative quality measure documenting smoking cessation on operative day for risk reduction.
RVU Information
CPT G9644 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 G9644?
CPT G9644 (No smok b/4 anesthesia day of surgical) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient did not smoke before anesthesia on the day of surgery.
Who uses CPT code G9644?
CPT G9644 is used by Surgery, Anesthesiology, Quality Reporting. Perioperative quality measure documenting smoking cessation on operative day for risk reduction.
When is CPT G9644 used?
Perioperative quality measure documenting smoking cessation on operative day for risk reduction.
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