G8485 – I intend to report the diabetes mellitus (dm) measures group
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8485
- Long description
- I intend to report the diabetes mellitus (dm) measures group
- Short description
- Report, diabetes measures
- 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
- July 1, 2008
- Last change
- January 1, 2017 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8485?
G8485 is a HCPCS Level II code for i intend to report the diabetes mellitus (dm) measures group. It was discontinued on December 31, 2016.
Does Medicare cover G8485?
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
- G8474 – Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy not prescribed for reasons documented by the clinician (e.g., allergy, intolerance, pregnancy, renal failure due to ace inhibitor, diseases of the aortic or mitral valve, other medical reasons) or (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons)
- G8475 – Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy not prescribed, reason not given
- G8476 – Most recent blood pressure has a systolic measurement of < 140 mmhg and a diastolic measurement of < 90 mmhg
- G8477 – Most recent blood pressure has a systolic measurement of >= 140 mmhg and/or a diastolic measurement of >= 90 mmhg
- G8478 – Blood pressure measurement not performed or documented, reason not given
- G8482 – Influenza immunization administered or previously received
- G8483 – Influenza immunization was not administered for reasons documented by clinician (e.g., patient allergy or other medical reasons, patient declined or other patient reasons, vaccine not available or other system reasons)
- G8484 – Influenza immunization was not administered, reason not given
- G8486 – I intend to report the preventive care measures group
- G8487 – I intend to report the chronic kidney disease (ckd) measures group
- G8489 – I intend to report the coronary artery disease (cad) measures group
- G8490 – I intend to report the rheumatoid arthritis (ra) measures group
- G8491 – I intend to report the hiv/aids measures group
- G8492 – I intend to report the perioperative care measures group
- G8493 – I intend to report the back pain measures group
- G8494 – All quality actions for the applicable measures in the diabetes mellitus (dm) measures group have been performed for this patient
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.