How To Use HCPCS Code G8486
HCPCS code G8486 describes the reporting of preventive care measures group. This code is used to identify and bill for specific preventive care measures provided to patients. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G8486, including its official description, procedure, when to use it, billing guidelines, historical information, Medicare and insurance coverage, and provide examples of when this code should be billed.
1. What is HCPCS G8486?
HCPCS code G8486 is used to report the preventive care measures group. It is important to note that this code is no longer active and was terminated on December 31, 2016. The code was added to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System on July 01, 2008. HCPCS code G8486 falls under the category of medical care and does not have an anesthesia base unit quantity associated with it.
2. Official Description
The official description of HCPCS code G8486 is “I intend to report the preventive care measures group.” The short description for this code is “Report, prev care measures.”
3. Procedure
- As HCPCS code G8486 is no longer active, there is no specific procedure associated with it. However, it is important for medical coders to be aware of the code and its meaning for historical purposes.
