G9847 Pt recd chemotherapy last 14d life
Also known as: end-of-life chemotherapy, chemotherapy near death
Healthcare quality measure documenting patient received chemotherapy within the last 14 days of life.
In Plain Language
cancer treatment near end of life; aggressive treatment at end of life
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying patients receiving chemotherapy in the final two weeks of life, used to assess appropriate end-of-life care and reduce unnecessary aggressive treatment.
RVU Information
CPT G9847 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 G9847?
CPT G9847 (Pt recd chemotherapy last 14d life) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient received chemotherapy within the last 14 days of life.
Who uses CPT code G9847?
CPT G9847 is used by Oncology, Palliative Care, Quality Reporting. Quality measure identifying patients receiving chemotherapy in the final two weeks of life, used to assess appropriate end-of-life care and reduce unnecessary aggressive treatment.
When is CPT G9847 used?
Quality measure identifying patients receiving chemotherapy in the final two weeks of life, used to assess appropriate end-of-life care and reduce unnecessary aggressive treatment.
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