HCPCS Code G0279

Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)
Code effective Jan 01, 2018

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0279 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) or (Tomosynthesis, mammo) for short. HCPCS G0279 has been effective since 01/01/2018 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - G0279

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0279
Description

Long description:
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)

Short description:
Tomosynthesis, mammo

HCPCS Pricing indicator 13 - Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code I1C - Standard imaging - breast
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2018
Date added Added Jan 01, 2015

See also

  • HCPCS G0278 · Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure)

  • HCPCS G0281 · Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of care

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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