G9664 - Patient is taking statin medication or received a prescription for statin therapy
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
What is a HCPCS Code?
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes are used to identify medical procedures, supplies, and services for billing purposes. These codes help standardize how healthcare services are reported and billed across different providers and insurance companies.
Detailed Description
This code indicates that you are currently taking statin medications (cholesterol-lowering drugs) or that your healthcare provider has given you a prescription order for statin therapy. Statins are commonly prescribed medications used to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. This code is used for tracking and quality measurement purposes to document statin therapy status.
Additional Information
This is a tracking code used for quality measures and does not represent a billable service. It documents medication therapy status for healthcare quality reporting purposes.
Category
Quality Measures/Performance Tracking
Medical Specialty
Cardiology/Primary Care
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Cholesterol evaluation
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
What to Expect After
- Regular cholesterol monitoring
- Liver function tests as needed
- Medication adherence monitoring
Why Understanding This Code Matters
On Your Medical Bill
This code appears on your medical bills to identify the specific service, procedure, drug, or medical diagnosis you received. Understanding what it means helps you verify you're being charged correctly and know what to expect.
For Your Health
Knowing what this code represents helps you understand your treatment plan, ask better questions during appointments, and track your healthcare journey more effectively.
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