G9787 Pt alive
Also known as: patient alive
HCPCS code documenting patient alive status.
In Plain Language
patient is living
Clinical Context
Documents survival status in quality measure reporting and outcome tracking for various clinical conditions and interventions.
RVU Information
CPT G9787 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 G9787?
CPT G9787 (Pt alive) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting patient alive status.
Who uses CPT code G9787?
CPT G9787 is used by Quality Reporting, Care Coordination, Hospital Medicine. Documents survival status in quality measure reporting and outcome tracking for various clinical conditions and interventions.
When is CPT G9787 used?
Documents survival status in quality measure reporting and outcome tracking for various clinical conditions and interventions.
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