HCPCS code G8601 — No elig tpa init w/in 4.5 hr. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G8601

Active

No elig tpa init w/in 4.5 hr

Iv thrombolytic therapy not initiated within 4.5 hours (<= 270 minutes) of time last known well for reasons documented by clinician (e.g. patient enrolled in clinical trial for stroke, patient admitted for elective carotid intervention)

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Jan 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: M — Items / services not billable to the fiscal intermediary or MAC

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2024-Q1
    No elig tpa init w/in 4.5 hr
  • Revised 2023-Q1
    No elig tpa init w/in 3 hrs
    No elig tpa init w/in 4.5 hr