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G9858 Pt enroll hospice

G Codes

Also known as: hospice enrollment, hospice care

Healthcare quality measure documenting patient enrolled in hospice care during measurement period.

In Plain Language

palliative care program enrollment; end-of-life care service

Clinical Context

Quality measure tracking hospice enrollment in advanced cancer patients, indicating transition to comfort-focused care.

RVU Information

CPT G9858 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

Palliative CareOncologyQuality Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9858?

CPT G9858 (Pt enroll hospice) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient enrolled in hospice care during measurement period.

Who uses CPT code G9858?

CPT G9858 is used by Palliative Care, Oncology, Quality Reporting. Quality measure tracking hospice enrollment in advanced cancer patients, indicating transition to comfort-focused care.

When is CPT G9858 used?

Quality measure tracking hospice enrollment in advanced cancer patients, indicating transition to comfort-focused care.

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