HCPCS Code G8896

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing oral aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy (e.g., patient documented to be low risk or patient with terminal illness or treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate, or for whom risk of aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy exceeds potential benefits such as for individuals whose blood pressure is poorly controlled)
Short DescriptionDoc med reas no antihtrom
Year2026
Coverage CodeC = Carrier judgment
Action CodeN = No maintenance for this code
Action Effective DateJanuary 01, 2015
Code Added DateJanuary 01, 2012
Pricing Indicator00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Type of Service1 = Medical care