HCPCS code G9652 describes the treatment of a patient with a systemic or biologic medication for psoriasis for at least six months. This code is used to identify and bill for the specific treatment provided to patients with psoriasis who have undergone a minimum of six months of systemic or biologic medication therapy. 1. What…
HCPCS code G9651 describes the assessment tool for psoriasis that is documented as not meeting any of the specified benchmarks. This code is used when the psoriasis assessment tool, such as the 5-point or 6-point scale (pga), body surface area (bsa), psoriasis area and severity index (pasi), and/or dermatology life quality index (dlqi), is not…
HCPCS code G9650 describes the documentation that the patient declined therapy change or has documented contraindications in order to achieve better disease control. This code is used to indicate that the patient has experienced adverse effects or lack of efficacy with all other therapy options, and therefore, a therapy change is not recommended or contraindicated….
HCPCS code G9649 describes the assessment tool used to evaluate psoriasis and determine if it meets specific benchmarks. This code is used to document the assessment of psoriasis using various scales such as the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), the body surface area (BSA), or the Physician Global…
HCPCS code G9648 describes patients with a 90-day Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) score greater than 2. This code is used to identify patients who have a significant level of disability and require ongoing medical care and support. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9648, including its official description, procedure, when…
HCPCS code G9647 describes patients in whom the mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) score could not be obtained at the 90-day follow-up. This code is used to indicate that the patient’s functional status assessment using the mRS scale was not possible or not performed within the specified time frame. 1. What is HCPCS G9647? HCPCS code…
HCPCS code G9646 describes patients with a 90-day Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) score of 0 to 2. This code is used to identify patients who have minimal to no disability or functional impairment. It is important for medical coders to understand the specific meaning and usage of this code in order to accurately document and…
HCPCS code G9645 describes patients who did not abstain from smoking prior to anesthesia on the day of surgery or procedure. This code is used to indicate that the patient had smoked before undergoing anesthesia, which may have an impact on their surgical outcomes and overall health. 1. What is HCPCS G9645? HCPCS code G9645…
HCPCS code G9644 describes the specific situation where patients have abstained from smoking prior to anesthesia on the day of surgery or procedure. This code is used to indicate that the patient did not smoke before undergoing anesthesia, and it is important for medical coders to understand how to properly use this code in their…
HCPCS code G9643 describes a specific type of procedure known as elective surgery. This code is used to identify and bill for elective surgeries that are not considered medically necessary or urgent. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9643, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines,…
