G2201 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not providing brief counseling (e.g., limited life expectancy, other medical reasons)

HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)

Discontinued December 31, 2022 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG2201
Long description
Documentation of medical reason(s) for not providing brief counseling (e.g., limited life expectancy, other medical reasons)
Short description
Med rsn no brief couns
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
Z2 Undefined codes
Added
January 1, 2021
Last change
January 1, 2023 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2022

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G2201?

G2201 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of medical reason(s) for not providing brief counseling (e.g., limited life expectancy, other medical reasons). It was discontinued on December 31, 2022.

Does Medicare cover G2201?

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

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.