HCPCS Code G9162

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

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9162 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Spoken language expression functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals or (Lang express current status) for short. HCPCS G9162 has been effective since 01/01/2020 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9162

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9162
Description

Long description:
Spoken language expression functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals

Short description:
Lang express 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

See also

  • HCPCS G9161 · Spoken language comprehension functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting

  • HCPCS G9163 · Spoken language expression functional limitation, projected goal status at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting

  • HCPCS G9164 · Spoken language expression functional limitation, discharge status at discharge from therapy or to end reporting

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

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