G9656Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Patient transferred directly from anesthetizing location to pacu or other

Short description: Pt trans from anest to pacu

Effective date
January 1, 2018
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9656?

G9656 is a HCPCS Level II code for Patient transferred directly from anesthetizing location to pacu or other.

What category is HCPCS code G9656 in?

G9656 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G9656 become effective?

G9656 has been effective since January 1, 2018, 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.