G9659 >=86y scr colo nomed rsn
Also known as: age-inappropriate screening, over-screening
Documentation that patient age eighty-six years and older was screened for colorectal cancer without medical reason.
In Plain Language
very elderly patient got colon cancer screening
Clinical Context
Preventive medicine quality measure identifying potentially inappropriate cancer screening in very elderly patients.
RVU Information
CPT G9659 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 G9659?
CPT G9659 (>=86y scr colo nomed rsn) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient age eighty-six years and older was screened for colorectal cancer without medical reason.
Who uses CPT code G9659?
CPT G9659 is used by Gastroenterology, Primary Care, Preventive Medicine. Preventive medicine quality measure identifying potentially inappropriate cancer screening in very elderly patients.
When is CPT G9659 used?
Preventive medicine quality measure identifying potentially inappropriate cancer screening in very elderly patients.
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