G9961 Systemic antimicro presc
Also known as: surgical antibiotic given, prophylactic antibiotics prescribed
Healthcare quality measure documenting systemic antimicrobial prophylaxis prescribed for surgical patient.
In Plain Language
preventive antibiotics for surgery; infection prevention medication given
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical site infection prophylaxis with systemic antibiotics.
RVU Information
CPT G9961 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 G9961?
CPT G9961 (Systemic antimicro presc) is a G Codes code. Healthcare quality measure documenting systemic antimicrobial prophylaxis prescribed for surgical patient.
Who uses CPT code G9961?
CPT G9961 is used by Surgery, Infectious Disease, Quality Reporting. Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical site infection prophylaxis with systemic antibiotics.
When is CPT G9961 used?
Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical site infection prophylaxis with systemic antibiotics.
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