G9848 Pt no chemotherapy last 14d life
Also known as: no end-of-life chemotherapy, appropriate end-of-life care
Healthcare quality measure documenting patient did not receive chemotherapy within the last 14 days of life.
In Plain Language
no cancer treatment near death; palliative care approach
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate end-of-life care by avoiding unnecessary chemotherapy in the final two weeks of life.
RVU Information
CPT G9848 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 G9848?
CPT G9848 (Pt no chemotherapy last 14d life) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient did not receive chemotherapy within the last 14 days of life.
Who uses CPT code G9848?
CPT G9848 is used by Oncology, Palliative Care, Quality Reporting. Quality measure documenting appropriate end-of-life care by avoiding unnecessary chemotherapy in the final two weeks of life.
When is CPT G9848 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate end-of-life care by avoiding unnecessary chemotherapy in the final two weeks of life.
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