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G9791 Most rct tob stat free

G Codes

Also known as: tobacco-free status

HCPCS code documenting most recent tobacco use status as tobacco-free.

In Plain Language

patient does not use tobacco/smoking

Clinical Context

Documents tobacco-free status for quality measure reporting in smoking cessation and cardiovascular health programs.

RVU Information

CPT G9791 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

Primary CarePreventive MedicineCardiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9791?

CPT G9791 (Most rct tob stat free) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting most recent tobacco use status as tobacco-free.

Who uses CPT code G9791?

CPT G9791 is used by Primary Care, Preventive Medicine, Cardiology. Documents tobacco-free status for quality measure reporting in smoking cessation and cardiovascular health programs.

When is CPT G9791 used?

Documents tobacco-free status for quality measure reporting in smoking cessation and cardiovascular health programs.

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