G9664 Taking statin or rec'd order
Also known as: statin therapy, lipid-lowering prescribed
Documentation that patient is currently taking statin medication or statin therapy has been recommended or ordered.
In Plain Language
patient on cholesterol medicine or prescribed
Clinical Context
Cardiology quality measure documenting appropriate statin therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction.
RVU Information
CPT G9664 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 G9664?
CPT G9664 (Taking statin or rec'd order) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient is currently taking statin medication or statin therapy has been recommended or ordered.
Who uses CPT code G9664?
CPT G9664 is used by Cardiology, Primary Care, Quality Reporting. Cardiology quality measure documenting appropriate statin therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction.
When is CPT G9664 used?
Cardiology quality measure documenting appropriate statin therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction.
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