HCPCS code G9783 describes the documentation of patients with diabetes who have a most recent fasting or direct LDL-C laboratory test result of less than 70 mg/dL and are not taking statin therapy. This code is terminated as of December 31, 2021, and has a coverage code of C, indicating carrier judgment. The action code…

HCPCS code G9782 describes a history of or active diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia. This code is used to identify patients who have a familial or pure form of hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the blood. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9782, including its official…

HCPCS code G9781 describes the documentation of medical reasons for not currently being a statin therapy user or receiving an order (prescription) for statin therapy. This code is used to indicate specific medical reasons that prevent a patient from using or receiving statin therapy, such as statin-associated muscle symptoms, allergy to statin medication therapy, patients…

HCPCS code G9780 describes patients who have a diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis at any time during the performance period. This code is used to identify and track patients with this specific medical condition. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9780, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines…

HCPCS code G9779 describes patients who are breastfeeding at any time during the performance period. This code is used to identify and track the provision of healthcare services for breastfeeding individuals. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9779, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines, historical…

HCPCS code G9778 describes patients who have a diagnosis of pregnancy at any time during the measurement period. This code is used to identify and track patients who are pregnant and may require specific medical care or interventions related to their pregnancy. It is important for medical coders to understand the meaning and usage of…

HCPCS code G9777 describes a situation where a patient did not receive at least two prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively. This code is used to indicate that the patient did not receive the recommended medication to prevent nausea and vomiting during or after a surgical procedure. 1. What is HCPCS…

HCPCS code G9776 describes the documentation of a medical reason for not receiving at least 2 prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively. This code is used to indicate that the patient did not receive the recommended anti-emetic medications due to intolerance or other medical reasons. 1. What is HCPCS G9776? HCPCS…

HCPCS code G9775 describes the situation where a patient has received at least two prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes either preoperatively or intraoperatively. This code is used to indicate that the patient has been administered multiple anti-emetic medications to prevent nausea and vomiting before or during a surgical procedure. 1. What is HCPCS…

HCPCS code G9774 describes patients who have had a hysterectomy. This code is used to identify and bill for services or supplies related to patients who have undergone this specific surgical procedure. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9774, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines…