hcpcs data

G8406

Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for lower extremity neurological exam measure

Medicare: Carrier judgmentG seriesAdded January 01, 2008

What G8406 means

G8406 (Pt inelig lower extrem neuro) belongs to the HCPCS Level II G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its Medicare coverage status is Carrier judgment. Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

Part B pricing: Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.).

Code details

Short description
Pt inelig lower extrem neuro
Coverage code
C = Carrier judgment
Pricing indicator
00 = 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 (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established(pricing indicator is '99')
Type of service
1 = Medical care
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 2015
Code added date
January 01, 2008
Data year
2026

Questions about G8406

What is HCPCS code G8406?

HCPCS code G8406 is a Level II code in the G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its full description is: "Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for lower extremity neurological exam measure"

Is G8406 a CPT code?

No. G8406 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code G8406?

The Medicare coverage code for G8406 is "Carrier judgment". Medicare coverage is left to the judgment of the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), so check your MAC's local coverage determinations.

When was HCPCS code G8406 added?

G8406 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2008. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2015.

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