G9786 Path report not sent
Also known as: pathology report not sent
HCPCS code documenting pathology report not sent to requesting physician.
In Plain Language
biopsy results not sent to doctor
Clinical Context
Documents failure to communicate pathology results for quality measure tracking and communication failure investigation.
RVU Information
CPT G9786 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 G9786?
CPT G9786 (Path report not sent) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting pathology report not sent to requesting physician.
Who uses CPT code G9786?
CPT G9786 is used by Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Quality Reporting. Documents failure to communicate pathology results for quality measure tracking and communication failure investigation.
When is CPT G9786 used?
Documents failure to communicate pathology results for quality measure tracking and communication failure investigation.
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