G8473 – Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy prescribed

Long description

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy prescribed

Short description

Ace/arb thxpy rx'd

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

M5D Specialist - other

Added

January 1, 2008

Last change

January 1, 2008 – No change

Nearby G codes

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