HCPCS Code G8510

Screening for depression is documented as negative, a follow-up plan is not required
Code effective Jan 01, 2017

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8510 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Screening for depression is documented as negative, a follow-up plan is not required or (Scr dep neg, no plan reqd) for short. HCPCS G8510 has been effective since 01/01/2017 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8510

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8510
Description

Long description:
Screening for depression is documented as negative, a follow-up plan is not required

Short description:
Scr dep neg, no plan reqd

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, 2017
Date added Added Jan 01, 2009

See also

  • HCPCS G8509 · Pain assessment documented as positive using a standardized tool, follow-up plan not documented, reason not given

  • HCPCS G8431 · Screening for depression is documented as being positive and a follow-up plan is documented

  • HCPCS G8433 · Screening for depression not completed, documented patient or medical reason

  • HCPCS G8511 · Screening for depression documented as positive, follow-up plan not documented, reason not given

  • HCPCS G8940 · Screening for depression documented as positive, a follow-up plan not completed, documented reason

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