HCPCS Code G8973

Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level < 10 g/dl
Code effective Jan 01, 2021

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8973 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level < 10 g/dl or (Mst rcnt hbb < 10g/dl) for short. HCPCS G8973 has been effective since 01/01/2021 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8973

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8973
Description

Long description:
Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level < 10 g/dl

Short description:
Mst rcnt hbb < 10g/dl

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, 2013
Termination date Dec 31, 2020

See also

  • HCPCS G8972 · One or more high risk factors for thromboembolism or more than one moderate risk factor for thromboembolism

  • HCPCS G0908 · Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level > 12.0 g/dl

  • HCPCS G0910 · Most recent hemoglobin level <= 12.0 g/dl

  • HCPCS G2089 · Most recent hemoglobin a1c (hba1c) level 7.0 to 9.0%

  • HCPCS G8976 · Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level >= 10 g/dl

  • HCPCS G8974 · Hemoglobin level measurement not documented, reason not given

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

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