G8731 – Pain assessment using a standardized tool is documented as negative, no follow-up plan required
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8731
- Long description
- Pain assessment using a standardized tool is documented as negative, no follow-up plan required
- Short description
- Pain neg no plan
- 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
M5BSpecialist - psychiatry- Added
- January 1, 2012
- Last change
- January 1, 2021 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8731?
G8731 is a HCPCS Level II code for pain assessment using a standardized tool is documented as negative, no follow-up plan required. It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.
Does Medicare cover G8731?
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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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.