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G9873 1 em core session

G Codes

Also known as: EAP core session, one EM session

Healthcare quality measure documenting one employee assistance program core counseling session completed.

In Plain Language

one work assistance counseling session; employee program session

Clinical Context

Quality measure tracking employee assistance program utilization and engagement, documenting completion of initial core counseling sessions.

RVU Information

CPT G9873 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

Occupational HealthMental HealthQuality Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9873?

CPT G9873 (1 em core session) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting one employee assistance program core counseling session completed.

Who uses CPT code G9873?

CPT G9873 is used by Occupational Health, Mental Health, Quality Reporting. Quality measure tracking employee assistance program utilization and engagement, documenting completion of initial core counseling sessions.

When is CPT G9873 used?

Quality measure tracking employee assistance program utilization and engagement, documenting completion of initial core counseling sessions.

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