HCPCS code G8510
Screening for depression is documented as negative, a follow-up plan is not required
What G8510 means
G8510 (Scr dep neg, no plan reqd) 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
- Scr dep neg, no plan reqd
- 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 G8510
What is HCPCS code G8510?
HCPCS code G8510 is a Level II code in the G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its full description is: "Screening for depression is documented as negative, a follow-up plan is not required"
Is G8510 a CPT code?
No. G8510 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 G8510?
The Medicare coverage code for G8510 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 G8510 added?
G8510 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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