HCPCS Code G9422

Primary lung carcinoma resection report documents pt category, pn category and for non-small cell lung cancer, histologic type (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and not nsclc-nos)
Code effective Jan 01, 2022

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9422 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Primary lung carcinoma resection report documents pt category, pn category and for non-small cell lung cancer, histologic type (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and not nsclc-nos) or (Rpt doc class histo type) for short. HCPCS G9422 has been effective since 01/01/2022 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9422

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9422
Description

Long description:
Primary lung carcinoma resection report documents pt category, pn category and for non-small cell lung cancer, histologic type (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and not nsclc-nos)

Short description:
Rpt doc class histo type

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, 2022
Date added Added Jan 01, 2015

See also

  • HCPCS G9421 · Primary non-small cell lung cancer lung biopsy and cytology specimen report does not document classification into specific histologic type or histologic type does not follow iaslc guidance or is classified as nsclc-nos but without an explanation

  • HCPCS G9425 · Primary lung carcinoma resection report does not document pt category, pn category and for non-small cell lung cancer, histologic type (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma)

  • HCPCS G9423 · Documentation of medical reason for not including pt category, pn category and histologic type [for patient with appropriate exclusion criteria (e.g., metastatic disease, benign tumors, malignant tumors other than carcinomas, inadequate surgical specimens)]

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