HCPCS Code G9658

A transfer of care protocol or handoff tool/checklist that includes the required key handoff elements is not used
Code effective Jan 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9658 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning A transfer of care protocol or handoff tool/checklist that includes the required key handoff elements is not used or (Toc tool incl elem not used) for short. HCPCS G9658 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9658

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9658
Description

Long description:
A transfer of care protocol or handoff tool/checklist that includes the required key handoff elements is not used

Short description:
Toc tool incl elem not used

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 G9657 · Transfer of care during an anesthetic or to the intensive care unit

  • HCPCS G9655 · A transfer of care protocol or handoff tool/checklist that includes the required key handoff elements is used

  • HCPCS G9659 · Patients greater than or equal to 86 years of age who underwent a screening colonoscopy and did not have a history of colorectal cancer or other valid medical reason for the colonoscopy, including: iron deficiency anemia, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, familial adenomatous polyposis, lynch syndrome (i.e., hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), inflammatory bowel disease (i.e., crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), abnormal finding of gastrointestinal tract, weight loss, or changes in bowel habits

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

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