G9675 Pt with fast/dir lab ldl-c >190
Also known as: very high LDL-C, elevated cholesterol
Documentation that patient's fasting or direct laboratory low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is greater than one hundred ninety milligrams per deciliter.
In Plain Language
cholesterol level is very high on blood test
Clinical Context
Cardiology quality measure identifying patients with very elevated LDL cholesterol requiring statin therapy.
RVU Information
CPT G9675 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 G9675?
CPT G9675 (Pt with fast/dir lab ldl-c >190) is a G Codes code. Documentation that patient's fasting or direct laboratory low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is greater than one hundred ninety milligrams per deciliter.
Who uses CPT code G9675?
CPT G9675 is used by Cardiology, Primary Care, Lipidology. Cardiology quality measure identifying patients with very elevated LDL cholesterol requiring statin therapy.
When is CPT G9675 used?
Cardiology quality measure identifying patients with very elevated LDL cholesterol requiring statin therapy.
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