G8703Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Documentation that prophylactic antibiotics were neither given within 4 hours

Short description: Antibiotics not prior surg

Effective date
January 1, 2015
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G8703?

G8703 is a HCPCS Level II code for Documentation that prophylactic antibiotics were neither given within 4 hours.

What category is HCPCS code G8703 in?

G8703 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G8703 become effective?

G8703 has been effective since January 1, 2015, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

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