HCPCS Code G9196
Documentation of medical reason(s) for not ordering a first or second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial prophylaxis (e.g., patients enrolled in clinical trials, patients with documented infection prior to surgical procedure of interest, patients who were receiving antibiotics more than 24 hours prior to surgery [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], patients who were receiving antibiotics within 24 hours prior to arrival [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], other medical reason(s))
| Short Description | Med reason for no ceph |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Coverage Code | C = Carrier judgment |
| Action Code | N = No maintenance for this code |
| Action Effective Date | January 01, 2023 |
| Code Added Date | January 01, 2014 |
| Pricing Indicator | 00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.) |
| Type of Service | 1 = Medical care |