G9859 Pt died from cancer
Also known as: cancer death, cancer mortality
Healthcare quality measure documenting patient died from cancer during measurement period.
In Plain Language
passed away from cancer; cancer-related death
Clinical Context
Quality measure tracking cancer mortality in hospice or end-of-life care populations.
RVU Information
CPT G9859 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 G9859?
CPT G9859 (Pt died from cancer) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient died from cancer during measurement period.
Who uses CPT code G9859?
CPT G9859 is used by Oncology, Palliative Care, Quality Reporting. Quality measure tracking cancer mortality in hospice or end-of-life care populations.
When is CPT G9859 used?
Quality measure tracking cancer mortality in hospice or end-of-life care populations.
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