G8896 Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing oral aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy (e.g., patient documented to be low risk or patient with terminal illness or treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate, or for whom risk of aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy exceeds potential benefits such as for individuals whose blood pressure is poorly controlled)
Short descriptor: Doc med reas no antihtrom
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G8896 is the HCPCS Level II code for Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing oral aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy (e.g., patient documented to be low risk or patient with terminal illness or treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate, or for whom risk of aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy exceeds potential benefits such as for individuals whose blood pressure is poorly controlled) (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
- 2015-01-01
- Termination Date
- 2014-12-31
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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G8896 — Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing oral aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy (e.g., patient documented to be low risk or patient with terminal illness or treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate, or for whom risk of aspirin or other antithrombotic therapy exceeds potential benefits such as for individuals whose blood pressure is poorly controlled). ICD-10 Coding Pro (HCPCS Level II 2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G8896
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