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G9958 No combo prohpyl thrp for pt

G Codes

Also known as: no combination PONV prophylaxis, single agent antiemetic only

Healthcare quality measure documenting patient does not have combination prophylactic antiemetic therapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention.

In Plain Language

only one nausea prevention medication used; no multiple antiemetic approach

Clinical Context

Quality measure identifying high-risk patients not receiving multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis.

RVU Information

CPT G9958 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

AnesthesiologySurgeryQuality Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9958?

CPT G9958 (No combo prohpyl thrp for pt) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting patient does not have combination prophylactic antiemetic therapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention.

Who uses CPT code G9958?

CPT G9958 is used by Anesthesiology, Surgery, Quality Reporting. Quality measure identifying high-risk patients not receiving multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis.

When is CPT G9958 used?

Quality measure identifying high-risk patients not receiving multimodal antiemetic prophylaxis.

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