HCPCS Code G8579

Antiplatelet medication at discharge
Code effective Jan 01, 2015

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8579 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Antiplatelet medication at discharge or (Antplt med disch) for short. HCPCS G8579 has been effective since 01/01/2015 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8579

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8579
Description

Long description:
Antiplatelet medication at discharge

Short description:
Antplt med disch

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, 2015
Date added Added Jan 01, 2010
Termination date Dec 31, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS G8578 · Re-exploration not required due to mediastinal bleeding with or without tamponade, unplanned coronary artery intervention (native, vessel, graft, or both), valve dysfunction, aortic reintervention, or other cardiac reason

  • HCPCS G8580 · Antiplatelet medication contraindicated

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