G9954 Pt >2 rsk fac post-outpatient vomit
Also known as: PONV risk factors multiple, post-op nausea risk
Healthcare quality measure documenting patient with greater than or equal to two risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting.
In Plain Language
likely to have surgery sickness; high risk for post-surgery nausea
Clinical Context
Quality measure for anesthesia identifying high-risk patients for postoperative nausea and vomiting requiring prophylaxis.
RVU Information
CPT G9954 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 G9954?
CPT G9954 (Pt >2 rsk fac post-outpatient vomit) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient with greater than or equal to two risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Who uses CPT code G9954?
CPT G9954 is used by Anesthesiology, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Quality measure for anesthesia identifying high-risk patients for postoperative nausea and vomiting requiring prophylaxis.
When is CPT G9954 used?
Quality measure for anesthesia identifying high-risk patients for postoperative nausea and vomiting requiring prophylaxis.
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