G9661 Pt >= 86 with hi risk
Also known as: high-risk elderly patient, complex comorbidities
Documentation that patient age eighty-six years and older has high risk conditions for colorectal cancer.
In Plain Language
elderly patient with serious health problems
Clinical Context
Preventive medicine quality measure identifying elderly patients with risk factors justifying colorectal cancer screening.
RVU Information
CPT G9661 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 G9661?
CPT G9661 (Pt >= 86 with hi risk) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient age eighty-six years and older has high risk conditions for colorectal cancer.
Who uses CPT code G9661?
CPT G9661 is used by Gastroenterology, Primary Care, Quality Reporting. Preventive medicine quality measure identifying elderly patients with risk factors justifying colorectal cancer screening.
When is CPT G9661 used?
Preventive medicine quality measure identifying elderly patients with risk factors justifying colorectal cancer screening.
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