G9955 Inhlnt anesthesia only for induc
Also known as: inhalant induction only, volatile anesthetic induction
Healthcare quality measure documenting inhalational anesthetic agent used only for induction of general anesthesia.
In Plain Language
gas anesthesia for starting sleep only; breathing anesthetic at start of surgery
Clinical Context
Quality measure for anesthesia documenting use of inhalational agents only for induction without maintenance.
RVU Information
CPT G9955 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 G9955?
CPT G9955 (Inhlnt anesthesia only for induc) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting inhalational anesthetic agent used only for induction of general anesthesia.
Who uses CPT code G9955?
CPT G9955 is used by Anesthesiology, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Quality measure for anesthesia documenting use of inhalational agents only for induction without maintenance.
When is CPT G9955 used?
Quality measure for anesthesia documenting use of inhalational agents only for induction without maintenance.
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