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4048F Doc antibio given b/4 surgical

Other

Also known as: preoperative antibiotics, surgical prophylaxis

Performance measure indicating documentation that antibiotics were given before surgery. Continued quality tracking for perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis.

In Plain Language

antibiotic given before surgery

Clinical Context

Quality measure for surgical prophylaxis timing and appropriateness. Multiple codes track this across different surgical scenarios.

RVU Information

CPT 4048F does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

Documentation should include the clinical indication, service details, and any applicable performance metrics. Coverage may vary by payer — verify acceptance before billing.

Specialties

SurgeryAnesthesiologyCardiac Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 4048F?

CPT 4048F (Doc antibio given b/4 surgical) is a Other code. Performance measure indicating documentation that antibiotics were given before surgery. Continued quality tracking for perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis.

Who uses CPT code 4048F?

CPT 4048F is used by Surgery, Anesthesiology, Cardiac Surgery. Quality measure for surgical prophylaxis timing and appropriateness. Multiple codes track this across different surgical scenarios.

When is CPT 4048F used?

Quality measure for surgical prophylaxis timing and appropriateness. Multiple codes track this across different surgical scenarios.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.