HCPCS code G8707
12-lead electrocardiogram (ecg) not performed, reason not given
What G8707 means
G8707 (Ecg not performed) 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
- Ecg not performed
- 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, 2012
- Data year
- 2026
Questions about G8707
What is HCPCS code G8707?
HCPCS code G8707 is a Level II code in the G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its full description is: "12-lead electrocardiogram (ecg) not performed, reason not given"
Is G8707 a CPT code?
No. G8707 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 G8707?
The Medicare coverage code for G8707 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 G8707 added?
G8707 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2012. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2015.
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