HCPCS Code G8974

Hemoglobin level measurement not documented, reason not given
Code effective Jan 01, 2021

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8974 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Hemoglobin level measurement not documented, reason not given or (Hgb not doc rns not gvn) for short. HCPCS G8974 has been effective since 01/01/2021 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8974

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G8974
Description

Long description:
Hemoglobin level measurement not documented, reason not given

Short description:
Hgb not doc rns not gvn

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 G8973 · Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level < 10 g/dl

  • HCPCS G0909 · Hemoglobin level measurement not documented, reason not given

  • HCPCS G8975 · Documentation of medical reason(s) for patient having a hemoglobin level < 10 g/dl (e.g., patients who have non-renal etiologies of anemia [e.g., sickle cell anemia or other hemoglobinopathies, hypersplenism, primary bone marrow disease, anemia related to chemotherapy for diagnosis of malignancy, postoperative bleeding, active bloodstream or peritoneal infection], other medical reasons)

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

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