HCPCS Code G9390

No unplanned rupture of the posterior capsule requiring vitrectomy during cataract surgery
Code effective Jan 01, 2021

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9390 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning No unplanned rupture of the posterior capsule requiring vitrectomy during cataract surgery or (No unpln rup post cap) for short. HCPCS G9390 has been effective since 01/01/2021 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - G9390

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9390
Description

Long description:
No unplanned rupture of the posterior capsule requiring vitrectomy during cataract surgery

Short description:
No unpln rup post cap

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 Z2 - Undefined codes
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, 2015
Termination date Dec 31, 2020

See also

  • HCPCS G9389 · Unplanned rupture of the posterior capsule requiring vitrectomy during cataract surgery

  • HCPCS G9391 · Patient achieves refraction +-1 d for the eye that underwent cataract surgery, measured at the one month follow up visit

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


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