HCPCS Code G8861

Within the past 2 years, central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ordered and documented, review of systems and medication history or pharmacologic therapy (other than minerals/vitamins) for osteoporosis prescribed
Code effective Jan 01, 2020

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8861 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Within the past 2 years, central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ordered and documented, review of systems and medication history or pharmacologic therapy (other than minerals/vitamins) for osteoporosis prescribed or (Dxa ordered for osteo) for short. HCPCS G8861 has been effective since 01/01/2020 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8861

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8861
Description

Long description:
Within the past 2 years, central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ordered and documented, review of systems and medication history or pharmacologic therapy (other than minerals/vitamins) for osteoporosis prescribed

Short description:
Dxa ordered for osteo

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, 2020
Date added Added Jan 01, 2012
Termination date Dec 31, 2019

See also

  • HCPCS G8860 · Patients who have received dose of corticosteroids greater than or equal to 10mg/day for 60 or greater consecutive days

  • HCPCS G2119 · Within the past 2 years, calcium and/or vitamin d optimization has been ordered or performed

  • HCPCS G2120 · Within the past 2 years, calcium and/or vitamin d optimization has not been ordered or performed

  • HCPCS G9471 · Within the past 2 years, central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) not ordered or documented

  • HCPCS G9472 · Within the past 2 years, central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) not ordered and documented, no review of systems and no medication history or pharmacologic therapy (other than minerals/vitamins) for osteoporosis prescribed

  • HCPCS G8862 · Patients not receiving corticosteroids greater than or equal to 10mg/day for 60 or greater consecutive days

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