HCPCS Code G8421

Bmi not documented and no reason is given
Code effective Jan 01, 2014

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8421 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Bmi not documented and no reason is given or (Bmi not calculated) for short. HCPCS G8421 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8421

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8421
Description

Long description:
Bmi not documented and no reason is given

Short description:
Bmi not calculated

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 G8420 · Bmi is documented within normal parameters and no follow-up plan is required

  • HCPCS G2181 · Bmi not documented due to medical reason or patient refusal of height or weight measurement

  • HCPCS G8422 · Bmi not documented, documentation the patient is not eligible for bmi calculation

  • HCPCS M1297 · Bmi not documented due to medical reason or patient refusal of height or weight measurement

  • HCPCS M1314 · Bmi not documented and no reason is given

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

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