4048F Doc antibio given b/4 surgical
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
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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