G9896 Doc pt rsn no adr dep thrpy
Also known as: patient refused antidepressant, patient reason no depression treatment
Healthcare quality measure documenting patient-specified reason for not taking antidepressant depression therapy.
In Plain Language
patient declined depression medication; patient chose not to take antidepressant
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting patient refusal or personal reasons for declining antidepressant medication despite clinical indication.
RVU Information
CPT G9896 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 G9896?
CPT G9896 (Doc pt rsn no adr dep thrpy) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient-specified reason for not taking antidepressant depression therapy.
Who uses CPT code G9896?
CPT G9896 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Primary Care. Quality measure documenting patient refusal or personal reasons for declining antidepressant medication despite clinical indication.
When is CPT G9896 used?
Quality measure documenting patient refusal or personal reasons for declining antidepressant medication despite clinical indication.
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