G0297 – Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG0297
- Long description
- Low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening
- Short description
- Ldct for lung ca screen
- Pricing indicator
13Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
I2BAdvanced imaging - CAT/CT/CTA: other- Added
- February 5, 2015
- Last change
- January 1, 2021 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G0297?
G0297 is a HCPCS Level II code for low dose ct scan (ldct) for lung cancer screening. It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.
Does Medicare cover G0297?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby G codes
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- G0283 – Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care
- G0288 – Reconstruction, computed tomographic angiography of aorta for surgical planning for vascular surgery
- G0289 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical, for removal of loose body, foreign body, debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty) at the time of other surgical knee arthroscopy in a different compartment of the same knee
- G0293 – Noncovered surgical procedure(s) using conscious sedation, regional, general or spinal anesthesia in a medicare qualifying clinical trial, per day
- G0294 – Noncovered procedure(s) using either no anesthesia or local anesthesia only, in a medicare qualifying clinical trial, per day
- G0295 – Electromagnetic therapy, to one or more areas, for wound care other than described in g0329 or for other uses
- G0296 – Counseling visit to discuss need for lung cancer screening using low dose ct scan (ldct) (service is for eligibility determination and shared decision making)
- G0299 – Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (rn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0300 – Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0302 – Pre-operative pulmonary surgery services for preparation for lvrs, complete course of services, to include a minimum of 16 days of services
- G0303 – Pre-operative pulmonary surgery services for preparation for lvrs, 10 to 15 days of services
- G0304 – Pre-operative pulmonary surgery services for preparation for lvrs, 1 to 9 days of services
- G0305 – Post-discharge pulmonary surgery services after lvrs, minimum of 6 days of services
- G0306 – Complete cbc, automated (hgb, hct, rbc, wbc, without platelet count) and automated wbc differential count
- G0307 – Complete (cbc), automated (hgb, hct, rbc, wbc; without platelet count)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.