G9663 Fast/dir ldl >= 190 milligrams/dl
Also known as: very high LDL, severe dyslipidemia
Documentation that patient's fasting or direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level is greater than or equal to one hundred ninety milligrams per deciliter.
In Plain Language
cholesterol level very high
Clinical Context
Cardiology quality measure identifying patients with very high LDL cholesterol requiring intensive statin therapy.
RVU Information
CPT G9663 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 G9663?
CPT G9663 (Fast/dir ldl >= 190 milligrams/dl) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient's fasting or direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level is greater than or equal to one hundred ninety milligrams per deciliter.
Who uses CPT code G9663?
CPT G9663 is used by Cardiology, Primary Care, Lipidology. Cardiology quality measure identifying patients with very high LDL cholesterol requiring intensive statin therapy.
When is CPT G9663 used?
Cardiology quality measure identifying patients with very high LDL cholesterol requiring intensive statin therapy.
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