HCPCS Code G9790

Most recent bp is greater than 130/80 mm hg, or blood pressure not documented
Code effective Jan 01, 2026

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9790 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Most recent bp is greater than 130/80 mm hg, or blood pressure not documented or (Most rct bp >/= 130/80) for short. HCPCS G9790 has been effective since 01/01/2026 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G9790

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9790
Description

Long description:
Most recent bp is greater than 130/80 mm hg, or blood pressure not documented

Short description:
Most rct bp >/= 130/80

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, 2026
Date added Added Jan 01, 2017

See also

  • HCPCS G9789 · Blood pressure recorded during inpatient stays, emergency room visits, or urgent care visits

  • HCPCS G9788 · Most recent bp is less than or equal to 130/80 mm hg

  • HCPCS G9791 · Most recent tobacco status is tobacco free

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

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