G8571 – Development of deep sternal wound infection/mediastinitis within 30 days postoperatively
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8571
- Long description
- Development of deep sternal wound infection/mediastinitis within 30 days postoperatively
- Short description
- Ster wd ifx 30 d postop
- 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, 2010
- Last change
- January 1, 2021 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8571?
G8571 is a HCPCS Level II code for development of deep sternal wound infection/mediastinitis within 30 days postoperatively. It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.
Does Medicare cover G8571?
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
- G8563 – Patient not referred to a physician (preferably a physician with training in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation, reason not given
- G8564 – Patient was referred to a physician (preferably a physician with training in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation, reason not specified)
- G8565 – Verification and documentation of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss
- G8566 – Patient is not eligible for the "referral for otologic evaluation for sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss" measure
- G8567 – Patient does not have verification and documentation of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss
- G8568 – Patient was not referred to a physician (preferably a physician with training in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation, reason not given
- G8569 – Prolonged postoperative intubation (> 24 hrs) required
- G8570 – Prolonged postoperative intubation (> 24 hrs) not required
- G8572 – No deep sternal wound infection/mediastinitis
- G8573 – Stroke following isolated cabg surgery
- G8574 – No stroke following isolated cabg surgery
- G8575 – Developed postoperative renal failure or required dialysis
- G8576 – No postoperative renal failure/dialysis not required
- G8577 – Re-exploration required due to mediastinal bleeding with or without tamponade, unplanned coronary artery intervention (native, vessel, graft, or both), valve dysfunction, aortic reintervention, or other cardiac reason
- G8578 – Re-exploration not required due to mediastinal bleeding with or without tamponade, unplanned coronary artery intervention (native, vessel, graft, or both), valve dysfunction, aortic reintervention, or other cardiac reason
- G8579 – Antiplatelet medication at discharge
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.