HCPCS Code G9597

Pediatric patient with minor blunt head trauma not classified as low risk according to the pecarn prediction rules
Code effective Jan 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9597 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Pediatric patient with minor blunt head trauma not classified as low risk according to the pecarn prediction rules or (No low pecarn ped head traum) for short. HCPCS G9597 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9597

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9597
Description

Long description:
Pediatric patient with minor blunt head trauma not classified as low risk according to the pecarn prediction rules

Short description:
No low pecarn ped head traum

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, 2016
Date added Added Jan 01, 2016

See also

  • HCPCS G9596 · Pediatric patient had a head ct for trauma ordered by someone other than an emergency care provider or was ordered for a reason other than trauma

  • HCPCS G0047 · Pediatric patient with minor blunt head trauma and pecarn prediction criteria are not assessed

  • HCPCS G9593 · Pediatric patient with minor blunt head trauma classified as low risk according to the pecarn prediction rules

  • HCPCS G9598 · Aortic aneurysm 5.5 - 5.9 cm maximum diameter on centerline formatted ct or minor diameter on axial formatted ct

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