G8850 Positive airway pressure therapy not prescribed, reason not given

Short descriptor: No pap prescribed

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G8850 is the HCPCS Level II code for Positive airway pressure therapy not prescribed, reason not given (2026). It belongs to Section G — Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Not separately priced by Part B.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Carrier judgment (code C)
Part B Pricing
Not separately priced by Part B (indicator 00)
Type of Service
Medical care
Effective Date
2013-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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Related Codes in Section G

← G8849 Doc reas no pos air press G8851 → Adhere tx assess at lst ann
G8845 Pos airway press prescribed G8846 Mod or severe osa G8848 Mild osa G8849 Doc reas no pos air press G8851 Adhere tx assess at lst ann G8852 Pos air press prescribe G8853 Pos air press not prescribe G8854 Reas no adhere therapy G8855 Ther not assessed annually G8856 Ref for oto eval
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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