G9756 Surgical procedure with silicone oil
Also known as: vitrectomy with silicone oil
HCPCS code documenting surgical procedure with silicone oil tamponade.
In Plain Language
eye surgery with silicone oil packing
Clinical Context
Documents vitreoretinal surgery utilizing silicone oil as intraocular tamponade for retinal detachment or complex retinal surgery repair.
RVU Information
CPT G9756 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 G9756?
CPT G9756 (Surgical procedure with silicone oil) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting surgical procedure with silicone oil tamponade.
Who uses CPT code G9756?
CPT G9756 is used by Ophthalmology, Retinal Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery. Documents vitreoretinal surgery utilizing silicone oil as intraocular tamponade for retinal detachment or complex retinal surgery repair.
When is CPT G9756 used?
Documents vitreoretinal surgery utilizing silicone oil as intraocular tamponade for retinal detachment or complex retinal surgery repair.
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