G9880 Em 5 percent wl
Also known as: 5% weight loss, 5 percent WL
Healthcare quality measure documenting employee assistance program participation with 5 percent weight loss achievement.
In Plain Language
modest weight loss goal met; 5 percent body weight reduction
Clinical Context
Quality measure for wellness programs documenting achievement of 5 percent body weight loss, a clinically meaningful outcome in weight management.
RVU Information
CPT G9880 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 G9880?
CPT G9880 (Em 5 percent wl) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting employee assistance program participation with 5 percent weight loss achievement.
Who uses CPT code G9880?
CPT G9880 is used by Occupational Health, Preventive Medicine, Quality Reporting. Quality measure for wellness programs documenting achievement of 5 percent body weight loss, a clinically meaningful outcome in weight management.
When is CPT G9880 used?
Quality measure for wellness programs documenting achievement of 5 percent body weight loss, a clinically meaningful outcome in weight management.
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