HCPCS Code G8730

Pain assessment documented as positive using a standardized tool and a follow-up plan is documented
Code effective Jan 01, 2021

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8730 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Pain assessment documented as positive using a standardized tool and a follow-up plan is documented or (Pain doc pos and plan) for short. HCPCS G8730 has been effective since 01/01/2021 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8730

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8730
Description

Long description:
Pain assessment documented as positive using a standardized tool and a follow-up plan is documented

Short description:
Pain doc pos and plan

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, 2021
Date added Added Jan 01, 2012
Termination date Dec 31, 2020

See also

  • HCPCS G8728 · Fasting lipid profile not performed, reason not given

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

  • HCPCS G8939 · Pain assessment documented as positive, follow-up plan not documented, documentation the patient is not eligible at the time of the encounter

  • HCPCS G8731 · Pain assessment using a standardized tool is documented as negative, no follow-up plan required

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