HCPCS Code G9642

Current smoker (e.g., cigarette, cigar, pipe, e-cigarette or marijuana)
Code effective Jan 01, 2021

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9642 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Current smoker (e.g., cigarette, cigar, pipe, e-cigarette or marijuana) or (Current smoker) for short. HCPCS G9642 has been effective since 01/01/2021 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9642

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9642
Description

Long description:
Current smoker (e.g., cigarette, cigar, pipe, e-cigarette or marijuana)

Short description:
Current smoker

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, 2016

See also

  • HCPCS G9641 · Major amputation or open surgical bypass required within 48 hours of the index endovascular lower extremity revascularization procedure

  • HCPCS G9643 · Elective surgery

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

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