HCPCS Code G0499
Hepatitis b screening in non-pregnant, high risk individual includes hepatitis b surface antigen (hbsag), antibodies to hbsag (anti-hbs) and antibodies to hepatitis b core antigen (anti-hbc), and is followed by a neutralizing confirmatory test, when performed, only for an initially reactive hbsag result
| Short Description | Hepb screen high risk indiv |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Coverage Code | C = Carrier judgment |
| Action Code | N = No maintenance for this code |
| Action Effective Date | April 01, 2018 |
| Code Added Date | September 28, 2016 |
| Pricing Indicator | 13 = Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion) |
| Type of Service | 5 = Diagnostic laboratory |