HCPCS Code G8996

Swallowing functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
Code effective Jan 01, 2020

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G8996 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Swallowing functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals or (Swallow current status) for short. HCPCS G8996 has been effective since 01/01/2020 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G8996
HCPCS Level II Code Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code	`G8996`
Description	Long description: Swallowing functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals Short description: Swallow current status
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	`M5D` - Specialist - other
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, 2013
Termination date	Dec 31, 2019

HCPCS Code G8996

HCPCS Code Details - G8996

See also

HCPCS G8995 · Other physical or occupational therapy subsequent functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting

HCPCS G8997 · Swallowing functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting

HCPCS G8998 · Swallowing functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting