G9857Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Patient admitted to hospice

Short description: Pt admit hospice

Effective date
January 1, 2021
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9857?

G9857 is a HCPCS Level II code for Patient admitted to hospice.

What category is HCPCS code G9857 in?

G9857 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G9857 become effective?

G9857 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.