G9860 Pt less 3d hospice
Also known as: short hospice stay, less than 3 days hospice
Healthcare quality measure documenting patient in hospice for less than 3 days duration.
In Plain Language
brief hospice care; hospital to hospice transfer
Clinical Context
Quality measure identifying patients with very brief hospice stays, indicating potentially late hospice referrals.
RVU Information
CPT G9860 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 G9860?
CPT G9860 (Pt less 3d hospice) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient in hospice for less than 3 days duration.
Who uses CPT code G9860?
CPT G9860 is used by Palliative Care, Quality Reporting, Oncology. Quality measure identifying patients with very brief hospice stays, indicating potentially late hospice referrals.
When is CPT G9860 used?
Quality measure identifying patients with very brief hospice stays, indicating potentially late hospice referrals.
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