HCPCS code G9511 describes the index event date PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than 9 documented during the twelve month denominator identification period. This code is used to identify patients who have a PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score greater than 9, indicating a moderate to severe level of depression symptoms. It is important for medical coders…
HCPCS code G9510 describes the eligibility criteria and requirements for adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who did not reach remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/-60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score of less than 5. This code is used to indicate that either…
HCPCS code G9509 describes the use of a specific procedure for adult patients 18 years of age or older who have major depression or dysthymia and have reached remission at twelve months. This code is used to indicate that the patient has achieved remission as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/-60 days) PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M…
HCPCS code G9508 describes the documentation that the patient is not on a statin medication. This code is used to indicate that the healthcare provider has documented that the patient is not currently taking any statin medications. 1. What is HCPCS G9508? HCPCS code G9508 is a specific code used in medical coding to identify…
HCPCS code G9507 describes the documentation required to indicate that a patient is on a statin medication or has a valid contraindication or exception to statin medications. This code is used to ensure accurate reporting and billing for healthcare services related to statin medications and their contraindications or exceptions. 1. What is HCPCS G9507? HCPCS…
HCPCS code G9506 describes a biologic immune response modifier that is prescribed by healthcare providers. This code is used to identify and bill for the administration of this specific type of medication. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9506, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines,…
HCPCS code G9505 describes the use of an antibiotic regimen prescribed within 10 days after the onset of symptoms for a documented medical reason. This code is used to indicate the administration of antibiotics within a specific timeframe following the appearance of symptoms. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9505,…
HCPCS code G9504 describes the documented reason for not assessing the hepatitis B virus (HBV) status of a patient prior to initiating anti-TNF therapy. This code is used to indicate situations where the patient either did not initiate the therapy or declined to have their HBV status assessed. 1. What is HCPCS G9504? HCPCS code…
HCPCS code G9503 describes a specific situation where a patient is taking tamsulosin hydrochloride. This code is used to identify and bill for this particular medication. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9503, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines, historical information, Medicare and insurance coverage,…
HCPCS code G9502 describes the documentation of a medical reason for not performing a foot exam. This code is used for patients who have had either a bilateral amputation above or below the knee, or both a left and right amputation above or below the knee before or during the measurement period. 1. What is…
