HCPCS code G9820
Documentation of a chlamydia screening test with proper follow-up
What G9820 means
G9820 (Doc chlam scr test w/follow) 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
- Doc chlam scr test w/follow
- 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, 2017
- Data year
- 2026
Questions about G9820
What is HCPCS code G9820?
HCPCS code G9820 is a Level II code in the G series (Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)). Its full description is: "Documentation of a chlamydia screening test with proper follow-up"
Is G9820 a CPT code?
No. G9820 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 G9820?
The Medicare coverage code for G9820 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 G9820 added?
G9820 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 2017. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 2017.
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