G9896Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing/administering androgen

Short description: Doc pt rsn no adr dep thrpy

Effective date
January 1, 2018
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9896?

G9896 is a HCPCS Level II code for Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing/administering androgen.

What category is HCPCS code G9896 in?

G9896 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G9896 become effective?

G9896 has been effective since January 1, 2018, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

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