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G9757 Surgical procedure with silicone oil

G Codes

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 retinal or vitreoretinal surgery with silicone oil tamponade placement for retinal reattachment or complex intraocular pathology.

RVU Information

CPT G9757 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

OphthalmologyRetinal SurgeryVitreoretinal Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9757?

CPT G9757 (Surgical procedure with silicone oil) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting surgical procedure with silicone oil tamponade.

Who uses CPT code G9757?

CPT G9757 is used by Ophthalmology, Retinal Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery. Documents retinal or vitreoretinal surgery with silicone oil tamponade placement for retinal reattachment or complex intraocular pathology.

When is CPT G9757 used?

Documents retinal or vitreoretinal surgery with silicone oil tamponade placement for retinal reattachment or complex intraocular pathology.

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