G9649 Psor as doc spc bm
Also known as: biologic therapy, systemic psoriasis treatment
Documentation that patient with psoriasis received appropriate targeted biologic or other systemic disease-modifying medication.
In Plain Language
patient got medicine for severe psoriasis
Clinical Context
Dermatology quality measure documenting appropriate specialist-directed systemic treatment for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
RVU Information
CPT G9649 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 G9649?
CPT G9649 (Psor as doc spc bm) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient with psoriasis received appropriate targeted biologic or other systemic disease-modifying medication.
Who uses CPT code G9649?
CPT G9649 is used by Dermatology, Rheumatology, Quality Reporting. Dermatology quality measure documenting appropriate specialist-directed systemic treatment for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
When is CPT G9649 used?
Dermatology quality measure documenting appropriate specialist-directed systemic treatment for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
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