G9797 Pt not currently on statin
Also known as: no statin therapy
HCPCS code documenting patient not currently on statin therapy.
In Plain Language
cholesterol medicine not prescribed
Clinical Context
Documents patients not receiving statin therapy for quality measure tracking in cardiovascular disease prevention.
RVU Information
CPT G9797 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 G9797?
CPT G9797 (Pt not currently on statin) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code documenting patient not currently on statin therapy.
Who uses CPT code G9797?
CPT G9797 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Primary Care. Documents patients not receiving statin therapy for quality measure tracking in cardiovascular disease prevention.
When is CPT G9797 used?
Documents patients not receiving statin therapy for quality measure tracking in cardiovascular disease prevention.
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