G9895 Doc medial rsn no adr dep thrpy
Also known as: documented reason no antidepressant, medical contraindication to depression treatment
Healthcare quality measure documenting medical reason for not prescribing antidepressant depression therapy.
In Plain Language
doctor documented why no depression medication; medical reason for not treating
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting clinical contraindications or medical reasons preventing antidepressant medication use in depressed patients.
RVU Information
CPT G9895 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 G9895?
CPT G9895 (Doc medial rsn no adr dep thrpy) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting medical reason for not prescribing antidepressant depression therapy.
Who uses CPT code G9895?
CPT G9895 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Primary Care. Quality measure documenting clinical contraindications or medical reasons preventing antidepressant medication use in depressed patients.
When is CPT G9895 used?
Quality measure documenting clinical contraindications or medical reasons preventing antidepressant medication use in depressed patients.
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