G9518Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Documentation of active injection drug use

Short description: Doc active inj drug use

Effective date
January 1, 2016
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9518?

G9518 is a HCPCS Level II code for Documentation of active injection drug use.

What category is HCPCS code G9518 in?

G9518 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G9518 become effective?

G9518 has been effective since January 1, 2016, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

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