G8873 Patients with needle localization specimens which are not amenable to intraoperative imaging such as mri needle wire localization, or targets which are tentatively identified on mammogram or ultrasound which do not contain a biopsy marker but which can be verified on intraoperative inspection or pathology (e.g., needle biopsy site where the biopsy marker is remote from the actual biopsy site)

Short descriptor: Specimen not intraop image

⚠ Terminated HCPCS Level II 2026
Terminated Code
G8873 was terminated as of 2020-12-31 and should not be reported for dates of service after that date. This page is retained for historical reference.
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G8873 is the HCPCS Level II code for Patients with needle localization specimens which are not amenable to intraoperative imaging such as mri needle wire localization, or targets which are tentatively identified on mammogram or ultrasound which do not contain a biopsy marker but which can be verified on intraoperative inspection or pathology (e.g., needle biopsy site where the biopsy marker is remote from the actual biopsy site) (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
2021-01-01
Termination Date
2020-12-31
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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G8873 — Patients with needle localization specimens which are not amenable to intraoperative imaging such as mri needle wire localization, or targets which are tentatively identified on mammogram or ultrasound which do not contain a biopsy marker but which can be verified on intraoperative inspection or pathology (e.g., needle biopsy site where the biopsy marker is remote from the actual biopsy site). ICD-10 Coding Pro (HCPCS Level II 2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G8873

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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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