G9662 Prior diagnosis/active clin ascvd
Also known as: established ASCVD, prior cardiac event
Documentation that patient has prior diagnosis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or active clinical ASCVD.
In Plain Language
patient had heart or stroke problems before
Clinical Context
Cardiology quality measure documenting secondary prevention population with established atherosclerotic disease.
RVU Information
CPT G9662 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 G9662?
CPT G9662 (Prior diagnosis/active clin ascvd) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient has prior diagnosis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or active clinical ASCVD.
Who uses CPT code G9662?
CPT G9662 is used by Cardiology, Primary Care, Quality Reporting. Cardiology quality measure documenting secondary prevention population with established atherosclerotic disease.
When is CPT G9662 used?
Cardiology quality measure documenting secondary prevention population with established atherosclerotic disease.
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