G9772 Doc medial rsn no temp >= 35.5
Also known as: medical reason - low temp
HCPCS code documenting medical reason for temperature not greater than or equal to 35.5 degrees Celsius at anesthesia end.
In Plain Language
body temperature low for medical reason
Clinical Context
Documents medical justification for hypothermia during surgery (bypass, transplant) in quality measure reporting for temperature management.
RVU Information
CPT G9772 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 G9772?
CPT G9772 (Doc medial rsn no temp >= 35.5) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting medical reason for temperature not greater than or equal to 35.5 degrees Celsius at anesthesia end.
Who uses CPT code G9772?
CPT G9772 is used by Anesthesiology, Cardiac Surgery, Operating Room Nursing. Documents medical justification for hypothermia during surgery (bypass, transplant) in quality measure reporting for temperature management.
When is CPT G9772 used?
Documents medical justification for hypothermia during surgery (bypass, transplant) in quality measure reporting for temperature management.
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