HCPCS Code G8848

Mild obstructive sleep apnea (apnea hypopnea index (ahi) or respiratory disturbance index (rdi) of less than 15)
Code effective Jan 01, 2017

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8848 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Mild obstructive sleep apnea (apnea hypopnea index (ahi) or respiratory disturbance index (rdi) of less than 15) or (Mild osa) for short. HCPCS G8848 has been effective since 01/01/2017 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8848

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8848
Description

Long description:
Mild obstructive sleep apnea (apnea hypopnea index (ahi) or respiratory disturbance index (rdi) of less than 15)

Short description:
Mild osa

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, 2017
Date added Added Jan 01, 2012
Termination date Dec 31, 2016

See also

  • HCPCS G8846 · Moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea (apnea hypopnea index (ahi) or respiratory disturbance index (rdi) of 15 or greater)

  • HCPCS G8849 · Documentation of reason(s) for not prescribing positive airway pressure therapy (e.g., patient unable to tolerate, alternative therapies use, patient declined, financial, insurance coverage)

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