HCPCS code G8709 describes the occurrence of upper respiratory infection (URI) episodes when the patient had competing diagnoses on or three days after the episode date. This code is used to identify cases where the patient has been diagnosed with other conditions such as intestinal infection, pertussis, bacterial infection, Lyme disease, otitis media, acute sinusitis,…
HCPCS code G8708 describes a situation where a patient is not prescribed an antibiotic. This code is used to indicate that the patient did not receive a prescription for an antibiotic medication during a specific medical encounter. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G8708, including its official description, procedure, when…
HCPCS code G8707 describes a specific situation where a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is not performed, and the reason for not performing the ECG is not given. This code is used to indicate that an ECG was not conducted for a patient, but the exact reason for not performing the test is not documented or provided….
HCPCS code G8706 describes the documentation of patient reason(s) for not performing a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). This code is used to indicate that the healthcare provider has documented the specific reasons why a 12-lead ECG was not performed for a patient. It is important for medical coders to understand the meaning and usage of this…
HCPCS code G8705 describes the documentation of medical reasons for not performing a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). This code is used to indicate that there was a valid medical reason for not conducting the ECG procedure. 1. What is HCPCS G8705? HCPCS code G8705 is a specific code used in medical coding to identify the documentation…
HCPCS code G8704 describes the performance of a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). This code is used to identify the specific procedure of conducting an ECG, which involves the placement of electrodes on the patient’s chest, arms, and legs to record the electrical activity of the heart. 1. What is HCPCS G8704? HCPCS code G8704 is a…
HCPCS code G8703 describes the documentation that prophylactic antibiotics were neither given within 4 hours prior to surgical incision nor intraoperatively. This code is used to indicate that the patient did not receive antibiotics before or during a surgical procedure. 1. What is HCPCS G8703? HCPCS code G8703 is a specific code used in medical…
HCPCS code G8702 describes the documentation that prophylactic antibiotics were given within 4 hours prior to surgical incision or intraoperatively. This code is used to indicate that the patient received antibiotics as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of infection during a surgical procedure. 1. What is HCPCS G8702? HCPCS code G8702 is a…
HCPCS code G8701 describes a situation where rehabilitation services were not ordered, and the reason for not ordering them is not otherwise specified. This code was terminated on December 31, 2014, and it falls under the category of rehab not ordered. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G8701, including its…
HCPCS code G8700 describes rehabilitation services (occupational, physical or speech) that were not indicated at or prior to discharge. This code was terminated on December 31, 2014, and it falls under the category of services that are not separately priced by Part B of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). In this article, we…
