G8816Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Statin medication prescribed at discharge

Short description: Statin med pres at disch

Effective date
January 1, 2012
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G8816?

G8816 is a HCPCS Level II code for Statin medication prescribed at discharge.

What category is HCPCS code G8816 in?

G8816 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G8816 become effective?

G8816 has been effective since January 1, 2012, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.