G8586 – Anti-lipid treatment contraindicated
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8586
- Long description
- Anti-lipid treatment contraindicated
- Short description
- Antlip disch contra
- 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, 2015 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8586?
G8586 is a HCPCS Level II code for anti-lipid treatment contraindicated. It was discontinued on December 31, 2014.
Does Medicare cover G8586?
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
- 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
- G8580 – Antiplatelet medication contraindicated
- G8581 – No antiplatelet medication at discharge
- G8582 – Beta-blocker at discharge
- G8583 – Beta-blocker contraindicated
- G8584 – No beta-blocker at discharge
- G8585 – Anti-lipid treatment at discharge
- G8587 – No anti-lipid treatment at discharge
- G8593 – Lipid profile results documented and reviewed (must include total cholesterol, hdl-c, triglycerides and calculated ldl-c)
- G8594 – Lipid profile not performed, reason not given
- G8595 – Most recent ldl-c < 100 mg/dl
- G8597 – Most recent ldl-c >= 100 mg/dl
- G8598 – Aspirin or another antiplatelet therapy used
- G8599 – Aspirin or another antiplatelet therapy not used, reason not given
- G8600 – Iv thrombolytic therapy initiated within 4.5 hours (<= 270 minutes) of time last known well
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.