HCPCS Code G8420

Bmi is documented within normal parameters and no follow-up plan is required
Code effective Jan 01, 2014

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8420 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Bmi is documented within normal parameters and no follow-up plan is required or (Calc bmi norm parameters) for short. HCPCS G8420 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8420

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8420
Description

Long description:
Bmi is documented within normal parameters and no follow-up plan is required

Short description:
Calc bmi norm parameters

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, 2014
Date added Added Jan 01, 2008

See also

  • HCPCS G8419 · Bmi documented outside normal parameters, no follow-up plan documented, no reason given

  • HCPCS G8417 · Bmi is documented above normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented

  • HCPCS G8418 · Bmi is documented below normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented

  • HCPCS G8938 · Bmi is documented as being outside of normal parameters, follow-up plan is not documented, documentation the patient is not eligible

  • HCPCS G9716 · Bmi is documented as being outside of normal parameters, follow-up plan is not completed for documented medical reason

  • HCPCS M1286 · Bmi is documented as being outside of normal parameters, follow-up plan is not completed for documented medical reason

  • HCPCS M1287 · Bmi is documented below normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented

  • HCPCS M1293 · Bmi is documented above normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented

  • HCPCS M1296 · Bmi is documented within normal parameters and no follow-up plan is required

  • HCPCS G8421 · Bmi not documented and no reason is given

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