HCPCS Code G9291

Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung, is not classified as non small cell lung cancer or classified as nsclc-nos
Code effective Jan 01, 2014

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9291 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung, is not classified as non small cell lung cancer or classified as nsclc-nos or (Not nsm lung ca) for short. HCPCS G9291 has been effective since 01/01/2014 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9291

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9291
Description

Long description:
Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung, is not classified as non small cell lung cancer or classified as nsclc-nos

Short description:
Not nsm lung ca

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, 2014
Date added Added Jan 01, 2014

See also

  • HCPCS G9290 · Non small cell lung cancer biopsy and cytology specimen report does not document classification into specific histologic type or classified as nsclc-nos with an explanation

  • HCPCS G8797 · Specimen site other than anatomic location of esophagus

  • HCPCS G8798 · Specimen site other than anatomic location of prostate

  • HCPCS G9285 · Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung or is not classified as non small cell lung cancer

  • HCPCS G9295 · Specimen site other than anatomic cutaneous location

  • HCPCS G9420 · Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung or is not classified as primary non-small cell lung cancer

  • HCPCS G9424 · Specimen site other than anatomic location of lung, or classified as nsclc-nos

  • HCPCS G9430 · Specimen site other than anatomic cutaneous location

  • HCPCS G9292 · Documentation of medical reason(s) for not reporting pt category and a statement on thickness and ulceration and for pt1, mitotic rate (e.g., negative skin biopsies in a patient with a history of melanoma or other documented medical reasons)

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