G9821 No doc chlam scr ts with follow
Also known as: no chlamydia screening, chlamydia screening not done with follow-up
Healthcare quality measure documenting that no Chlamydia trachomatis screening test was performed with documented follow-up plan rationale.
In Plain Language
chlamydia test not done; documented reason for no screening
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking cases where chlamydia screening was appropriately not performed, with documentation of the clinical reasoning.
RVU Information
CPT G9821 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 G9821?
CPT G9821 (No doc chlam scr ts with follow) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting that no Chlamydia trachomatis screening test was performed with documented follow-up plan rationale.
Who uses CPT code G9821?
CPT G9821 is used by Obstetrics & Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, Quality Reporting. Quality measure tracking cases where chlamydia screening was appropriately not performed, with documentation of the clinical reasoning.
When is CPT G9821 used?
Quality measure tracking cases where chlamydia screening was appropriately not performed, with documentation of the clinical reasoning.
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