HCPCS Code G8975

Documentation of medical reason(s) for patient having a hemoglobin level < 10 g/dl (e.g., patients who have non-renal etiologies of anemia [e.g., sickle cell anemia or other hemoglobinopathies, hypersplenism, primary bone marrow disease, anemia related to chemotherapy for diagnosis of malignancy, postoperative bleeding, active bloodstream or peritoneal infection], other medical reasons)
Short DescriptionHgb <10g/dl, med rsn
Year2026
Coverage CodeC = Carrier judgment
Action CodeN = No maintenance for this code
Action Effective DateJanuary 01, 2021
Code Added DateJanuary 01, 2013
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