HCPCS Code G8568

Patient was not referred to a physician (preferably a physician with training in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation, reason not given
Code effective Jan 01, 2013

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8568 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Patient was not referred to a physician (preferably a physician with training in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation, reason not given or (Pt no ref otolo no spec) for short. HCPCS G8568 has been effective since 01/01/2013 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8568

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8568
Description

Long description:
Patient was not referred to a physician (preferably a physician with training in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation, reason not given

Short description:
Pt no ref otolo no spec

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, 2010

See also

  • HCPCS G8567 · Patient does not have verification and documentation of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss

  • HCPCS G9526 · Patient was not referred to hospice care, reason not given

  • HCPCS G9804 · Patient was not prescribed at least a 135 day treatment within the 180-day measurement interval with beta-blockers post-discharge for ami

  • HCPCS G9854 · Patient was not admitted to the icu in the last 30 days of life

  • HCPCS G9856 · Patient was not admitted to hospice

  • HCPCS G8569 · Prolonged postoperative intubation (> 24 hrs) required

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