HCPCS Code G9784

Pathologists/dermatopathologists providing a second opinion on a biopsy
Code effective Jan 01, 2018

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9784 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Pathologists/dermatopathologists providing a second opinion on a biopsy or (Path/derm prov 2nd biop opin) for short. HCPCS G9784 has been effective since 01/01/2018 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9784

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9784
Description

Long description:
Pathologists/dermatopathologists providing a second opinion on a biopsy

Short description:
Path/derm prov 2nd biop opin

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, 2018
Date added Added Jan 01, 2017

See also

  • HCPCS G9783 · Documentation of patients with diabetes who have a most recent fasting or direct ldl- c laboratory test result < 70 mg/dl and are not taking statin therapy

  • HCPCS G9785 · Pathology report diagnosing cutaneous basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma (to include in situ disease) sent from the pathologist/ dermatopathologist to the biopsying clinician for review within 7 days from the time when the tissue specimen was received by the pathologist

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