HCPCS Code G8396

Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or documented
Code effective Jan 01, 2008

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8396 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or documented or (Lvef not performed) for short. HCPCS G8396 has been effective since 01/01/2008 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8396

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8396
Description

Long description:
Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or documented

Short description:
Lvef not performed

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code M5D - Specialist - other
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2008
Date added Added Jan 01, 2008

See also

  • HCPCS G8395 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function

  • HCPCS G8738 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) < 40% or documentation of severely or moderately depressed left ventricular systolic function

  • HCPCS G8739 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function

  • HCPCS G8740 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or assessed, reason not given

  • HCPCS G8397 · Dilated macular or fundus exam performed, including documentation of the presence or absence of macular edema and level of severity of retinopathy

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