HCPCS Code G9949

Leg pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at three months (6 - 20 weeks) postoperatively
Code effective Jan 01, 2023

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9949 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Leg pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at three months (6 - 20 weeks) postoperatively or (Leg pain no vas) for short. HCPCS G9949 has been effective since 01/01/2023 and applies to High risk screening mammography.

HCPCS Code Details - G9949

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9949
Description

Long description:
Leg pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at three months (6 - 20 weeks) postoperatively

Short description:
Leg pain no vas

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 B - High risk screening mammography
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2023
Date added Added Jan 01, 2018

See also

  • HCPCS G9948 · Patient had any additional spine procedures performed on the same date as the lumbar discectomy/laminectomy

  • HCPCS G9947 · Leg pain was measured by the visual analog scale (vas) within three months preoperatively and at three months (6 to 20 weeks) postoperatively

  • HCPCS M1052 · Leg pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at one year (9 to 15 months) postoperatively

  • HCPCS M1053 · Leg pain was measured by the visual analog scale (vas) within three months preoperatively and at one year (9 to 15 months) postoperatively

  • HCPCS G9954 · Patient exhibits 2 or more risk factors for post-operative vomiting

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