G9940Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary)

Documentation of medical reason(s) for not on a statin (e.g., pregnancy, in

Short description: Doc reas no statin therapy

Effective date
January 1, 2018
Termination date

Related codes (G-series)

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9940?

G9940 is a HCPCS Level II code for Documentation of medical reason(s) for not on a statin (e.g., pregnancy, in.

What category is HCPCS code G9940 in?

G9940 falls under the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) category of HCPCS Level II.

When did HCPCS code G9940 become effective?

G9940 has been effective since January 1, 2018, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.

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