G8749 – Absence of signs of melanoma (tenderness, jaundice, localized neurologic signs such as weakness, or any other sign suggesting systemic spread) or absence of symptoms of melanoma (cough, dyspnea, pain, paresthesia, or any other symptom suggesting the possibility of systemic spread of melanoma)
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8749
- Long description
- Absence of signs of melanoma (tenderness, jaundice, localized neurologic signs such as weakness, or any other sign suggesting systemic spread) or absence of symptoms of melanoma (cough, dyspnea, pain, paresthesia, or any other symptom suggesting the possibility of systemic spread of melanoma)
- Short description
- No signs melanoma
- 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, 2019 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8749?
G8749 is a HCPCS Level II code for absence of signs of melanoma (tenderness, jaundice, localized neurologic signs such as weakness, or any other sign suggesting systemic spread) or absence of symptoms of melanoma (cough, dyspnea, pain, paresthesia, or any other symptom suggesting the possibility of systemic spread of melanoma).
Does Medicare cover G8749?
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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- G8735 – Elder maltreatment screen documented as positive, follow-up plan not documented, reason not given
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- G8737 – Most current ldl-c >=100mg/dl
- G8738 – Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) < 40% or documentation of severely or moderately depressed left ventricular systolic function
- G8739 – Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function
- G8740 – Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or assessed, reason not given
- G8751 – Smoking status and exposure to second hand smoke in the home not assessed, reason not given
- G8752 – Most recent systolic blood pressure < 140 mmhg
- G8753 – Most recent systolic blood pressure >= 140 mmhg
- G8754 – Most recent diastolic blood pressure < 90 mmhg
- G8755 – Most recent diastolic blood pressure >= 90 mmhg
- G8756 – No documentation of blood pressure measurement, reason not given
- G8757 – All quality actions for the applicable measures in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) measures group have been performed for this patient
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.