HCPCS Code G8740

Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or assessed, reason not given
Code effective Jan 01, 2015

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8740 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or assessed, reason not given or (Lvef not perfrmd) for short. HCPCS G8740 has been effective since 01/01/2015 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8740

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8740
Description

Long description:
Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or assessed, reason not given

Short description:
Lvef not perfrmd

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, 2012
Termination date Dec 31, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS G8395 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function

  • HCPCS G8396 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or documented

  • HCPCS G8738 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) < 40% or documentation of severely or moderately depressed left ventricular systolic function

  • HCPCS G8739 · Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function

  • HCPCS G8749 · Absence of signs of melanoma (tenderness, jaundice, localized neurologic signs such as weakness, or any other sign suggesting systemic spread) or absence of symptoms of melanoma (cough, dyspnea, pain, paresthesia, or any other symptom suggesting the possibility of systemic spread of melanoma)

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