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
Code effective Apr 01, 2003
HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
G0281 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning 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 or (Elec stim unattend for press) for short. HCPCS G0281 has been effective since 04/01/2003 and applies to Medical care.
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HCPCS Level II Code Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes) |
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| HCPCS Code | G0281 |
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| Description |
Long description:
Short description: |
| HCPCS Pricing indicator |
11 - Price established using national RVU's
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| Multiple pricing indicator |
A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
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| Coverage code | C - Carrier judgment |
| BETOS2 code | P5E - Ambulatory procedures - other |
| HCPCS Action code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| Type of service | 1 - Medical care |
| Effective date | Effective Apr 01, 2003 |
| Date added | Added Apr 01, 2003 |
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