G9888 5% wl maintnd from bsline wt
Also known as: 5% weight loss maintained, 5 percent sustained WL
Healthcare quality measure documenting 5 percent weight loss maintained from baseline weight over measurement period.
In Plain Language
kept off 5 percent of weight; sustained weight loss maintenance
Clinical Context
Quality measure for wellness programs documenting maintenance of at least 5 percent body weight reduction over extended measurement periods.
RVU Information
CPT G9888 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 G9888?
CPT G9888 (5% wl maintnd from bsline wt) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting 5 percent weight loss maintained from baseline weight over measurement period.
Who uses CPT code G9888?
CPT G9888 is used by Occupational Health, Preventive Medicine, Quality Reporting. Quality measure for wellness programs documenting maintenance of at least 5 percent body weight reduction over extended measurement periods.
When is CPT G9888 used?
Quality measure for wellness programs documenting maintenance of at least 5 percent body weight reduction over extended measurement periods.
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