G9996 Documentation stating the patient has received or is currently receiving palliative or hospice care
Short descriptor: Doc pt pal or hospice
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G9996 is the HCPCS Level II code for Documentation stating the patient has received or is currently receiving palliative or hospice care (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
- 2022-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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