HCPCS Code Details - G0206

HCPCS Level II Code
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0206
Description

Long description:
Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; unilateral

Short description:
Dx mammo incl cad uni

HCPCS Modifier1
HCPCS Pricing indicator 13 - Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code I1C - Standard imaging - breast
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2018
Date added Added Apr 01, 2001
Termination date Dec 31, 2017
HCPCS Coding Procedures

HCPCS Modifiers

In HCPCS Level II, modifiers are composed of two alpha or alphanumeric characters.

Example: E0260-NU - Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress
NU” identifies the hospital bed as new equipment

See also

  • HCPCS G0204 · Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; bilateral

  • HCPCS G0219 · Pet imaging whole body; melanoma for non-covered indications


1 Two-digit numeric codes are Level I code modifiers copyrighted© by the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).

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