G8401 – Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for screening
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8401
- Long description
- Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for screening
- Short description
- Pt inelig osteo screen measu
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
M5DSpecialist - other- Added
- January 1, 2008
- Last change
- January 1, 2017 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8401?
G8401 is a HCPCS Level II code for clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for screening. It was discontinued on December 31, 2016.
Does Medicare cover G8401?
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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- G8398 – Dilated macular or fundus exam not performed
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- G8400 – Patient with central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) results not documented, reason not given
- G8404 – Lower extremity neurological exam performed and documented
- G8405 – Lower extremity neurological exam not performed
- G8406 – Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for lower extremity neurological exam measure
- G8410 – Footwear evaluation performed and documented
- G8415 – Footwear evaluation was not performed
- G8416 – Clinician documented that patient was not an eligible candidate for footwear evaluation measure
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- G8418 – Bmi is documented below normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.