G9851 Patient had one or less emergency department visits in the last 30 days of life

Short descriptor: 1/no ed visit last 30d life

⚠ Terminated HCPCS Level II 2026
Terminated Code
G9851 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 This page is retained for historical reference.
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G9851 is the HCPCS Level II code for Patient had one or less emergency department visits in the last 30 days of life (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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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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