G9956 Combo thrpy of >= 2 prophly
Also known as: multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis, combination PONV prevention
Healthcare quality measure documenting combination therapy of greater than or equal to two prophylactic antiemetic agents.
In Plain Language
multiple nausea prevention medications; two or more anti-nausea drugs
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis for high-risk postoperative nausea and vomiting patients.
RVU Information
CPT G9956 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 G9956?
CPT G9956 (Combo thrpy of >= 2 prophly) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting combination therapy of greater than or equal to two prophylactic antiemetic agents.
Who uses CPT code G9956?
CPT G9956 is used by Anesthesiology, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Quality measure documenting appropriate multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis for high-risk postoperative nausea and vomiting patients.
When is CPT G9956 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis for high-risk postoperative nausea and vomiting patients.
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