HCPCS Code G8685

Lvf testing not documented as being performed prior to discharge or in the previous 12 months, reason not given
Code effective Jan 01, 2015

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8685 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Lvf testing not documented as being performed prior to discharge or in the previous 12 months, reason not given or (Lvf test not perf) for short. HCPCS G8685 has been effective since 01/01/2015 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - G8685

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8685
Description

Long description:
Lvf testing not documented as being performed prior to discharge or in the previous 12 months, reason not given

Short description:
Lvf test not perf

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 M5B - Specialist - psychiatry
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, 2011
Termination date Dec 31, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS G8683 · Lvf testing not performed prior to discharge or in the previous 12 months for a medical or patient documented reason

  • HCPCS G8694 · Current or prior left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) < = 40% or documentation of moderate or severe lvsd

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


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