HCPCS Code G8450

Beta-blocker therapy prescribed
Code effective Jan 01, 2013

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8450 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Beta-blocker therapy prescribed or (Beta-bloc rx pt w/abn lvef) for short. HCPCS G8450 has been effective since 01/01/2013 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8450

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8450
Description

Long description:
Beta-blocker therapy prescribed

Short description:
Beta-bloc rx pt w/abn lvef

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, 2013
Date added Added Jan 01, 2008

See also

  • HCPCS G8442 · Pain assessment not documented as being performed, documentation the patient is not eligible for a pain assessment using a standardized tool at the time of the encounter

  • HCPCS G9189 · Beta-blocker therapy prescribed or currently being taken

  • HCPCS G8451 · Beta-blocker therapy for lvef <=40% not prescribed for reasons documented by the clinician (e.g., low blood pressure, fluid overload, asthma, patients recently treated with an intravenous positive inotropic agent, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons, patient declined, other patient reasons)

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

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