HCPCS Code G0117

Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist
Code effective Oct 01, 2003

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0117 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist or (Glaucoma scrn hgh risk direc) for short. HCPCS G0117 has been effective since 10/01/2003 and applies to Vision items or services.

HCPCS Code Details - G0117

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0117
Description

Long description:
Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist

Short description:
Glaucoma scrn hgh risk direc

HCPCS Pricing indicator 11 - Price established using national RVU's
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code T2D - Other tests - other
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service Q - Vision items or services
Effective date Effective Oct 01, 2003
Date added Added Jan 01, 2002

See also

  • HCPCS G0109 · Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes

  • HCPCS G0118 · Glaucoma screening for high risk patient furnished under the direct supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist

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