HCPCS code G8473
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy prescribed
What G8473 means
G8473 (Ace/arb thxpy rx'd) 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
- Ace/arb thxpy rx'd
- 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, 2008
- Code added date
- January 01, 2008
- Data year
- 2026
Questions about G8473
What is HCPCS code G8473?
HCPCS code G8473 is a Level II code in the G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its full description is: "Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy prescribed"
Is G8473 a CPT code?
No. G8473 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 G8473?
The Medicare coverage code for G8473 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 G8473 added?
G8473 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, 2008.
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