HCPCS code G9476 describes services performed by a volunteer in the hospice setting, with each 15 minutes of service being identified by this code. This code is used to indicate the provision of volunteer services at a hospice facility, where individuals generously donate their time and expertise to support patients and their families during end-of-life…

HCPCS code G9475 describes services performed by other counselors in the hospice setting, with each session lasting 15 minutes. This code is used to identify and bill for the services provided by counselors who are not the primary counselor in the hospice team. It is important for medical coders to understand the specific usage and…

HCPCS code G9474 describes the services performed by a dietary counselor in the hospice setting, with each session lasting for 15 minutes. This code is used to identify and bill for diet counseling services provided to patients in a hospice care facility. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9474, including…

HCPCS code G9473 describes the services performed by a chaplain in the hospice setting, with each session lasting for 15 minutes. This code is used to identify and bill for chaplain services provided to patients in a hospice care facility. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G9473, including its official…

HCPCS code G9472 describes a specific scenario in which central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has not been ordered and documented within the past 2 years. Additionally, there should be no review of systems, no medication history or pharmacologic therapy prescribed for osteoporosis, except for minerals and vitamins. This code was terminated on December 31, 2019,…

HCPCS code G9471 describes a specific situation where central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has not been ordered or documented within the past 2 years. This code is used to indicate that a DXA scan, which is a type of bone density test, has not been performed or recorded for the patient in question. 1. What…

HCPCS code G9470 describes patients who are not receiving corticosteroids greater than or equal to 10 mg/day of prednisone equivalents for 60 or greater consecutive days or a single prescription equating to 600 mg prednisone or greater for all fills. This code is used to indicate that the patient does not meet the criteria for…

HCPCS code G9469 describes the specific circumstances under which patients have received or are receiving corticosteroids in high doses for an extended period of time. This code is used to identify patients who have been prescribed corticosteroids at a dosage of 10 mg/day or greater of prednisone equivalents for 90 or more consecutive days, or…

HCPCS code G9468 describes a specific situation where a patient is not receiving corticosteroids greater than or equal to 10 mg/day of prednisone equivalents for 60 or greater consecutive days or a single prescription equating to 600 mg prednisone or greater for all fills. This code is used to indicate that the patient does not…

HCPCS code G9467 describes the specific circumstances under which a patient has received or is receiving corticosteroids in high doses for an extended period of time. This code is used to identify patients who have been prescribed corticosteroids at a dosage of 10 mg or more of prednisone equivalents per day for 60 or more…