G9196 Documentation of medical reason(s) for not ordering a first or second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial prophylaxis (e.g., patients enrolled in clinical trials, patients with documented infection prior to surgical procedure of interest, patients who were receiving antibiotics more than 24 hours prior to surgery [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], patients who were receiving antibiotics within 24 hours prior to arrival [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], other medical reason(s))

Short descriptor: Med reason for no ceph

⚠ Terminated HCPCS Level II 2026
Terminated Code
G9196 was terminated as of 2022-12-31 and should not be reported for dates of service after that date. This page is retained for historical reference.
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G9196 is the HCPCS Level II code for Documentation of medical reason(s) for not ordering a first or second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial prophylaxis (e.g., patients enrolled in clinical trials, patients with documented infection prior to surgical procedure of interest, patients who were receiving antibiotics more than 24 hours prior to surgery [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], patients who were receiving antibiotics within 24 hours prior to arrival [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], other medical reason(s)) (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
2023-01-01
Termination Date
2022-12-31
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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G9196 — Documentation of medical reason(s) for not ordering a first or second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial prophylaxis (e.g., patients enrolled in clinical trials, patients with documented infection prior to surgical procedure of interest, patients who were receiving antibiotics more than 24 hours prior to surgery [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], patients who were receiving antibiotics within 24 hours prior to arrival [except colon surgery patients taking oral prophylactic antibiotics], other medical reason(s)). ICD-10 Coding Pro (HCPCS Level II 2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G9196

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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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