hcpcs data

G8497

All quality actions for the applicable measures in the coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) measures group have been performed for this patient

Medicare: Carrier judgmentG seriesAdded January 01, 2009

What G8497 means

G8497 (Cabg meas qual act perform) 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
Cabg meas qual act perform
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, 2017
Code added date
January 01, 2009
Data year
2026

Questions about G8497

What is HCPCS code G8497?

HCPCS code G8497 is a Level II code in the G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its full description is: "All quality actions for the applicable measures in the coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) measures group have been performed for this patient"

Is G8497 a CPT code?

No. G8497 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 G8497?

The Medicare coverage code for G8497 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 G8497 added?

G8497 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2009. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2017.

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