HCPCS code G8861 — Dxa ordered for osteo. Status: Deleted. Effective Jan 1, 2020. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G8861

Deleted

Dxa ordered for osteo

Within the past 2 years, central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ordered and documented, review of systems and medication history or pharmacologic therapy (other than minerals/vitamins) for osteoporosis prescribed

Code G8861 has been deleted from the HCPCS Level II set.

Termination date: Dec 31, 2019. Claims with a date of service on or after this day will be denied under this code.

No successor code has been identified. Consult the CMS HCPCS Update Summary for guidance.

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Jan 1, 2020
Terminated: Dec 31, 2019
Code type: alphanumeric

Change History

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  • New Code 2020-Q1
    Dxa ordered for osteo