G9856Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Patient was not admitted to hospice

Short description: Pt no hospice

Effective date
January 1, 2021
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9856?

G9856 is a HCPCS Level II code for Patient was not admitted to hospice.

What category is HCPCS code G9856 in?

G9856 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G9856 become effective?

G9856 has been effective since January 1, 2021, 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.