G9721 Pt not ambul/immob/wc
Also known as: non-ambulatory/immobile/wheelchair user
HCPCS code identifying patients who are not ambulatory, immobile, or wheelchair-dependent.
In Plain Language
unable to walk or uses wheelchair
Clinical Context
Documents mobility limitations and functional status for quality measure exceptions and care planning in patients with limited ambulation.
RVU Information
CPT G9721 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 G9721?
CPT G9721 (Pt not ambul/immob/wc) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code identifying patients who are not ambulatory, immobile, or wheelchair-dependent.
Who uses CPT code G9721?
CPT G9721 is used by Primary Care, Rehabilitation Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Documents mobility limitations and functional status for quality measure exceptions and care planning in patients with limited ambulation.
When is CPT G9721 used?
Documents mobility limitations and functional status for quality measure exceptions and care planning in patients with limited ambulation.
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