G8773 – Urine protein test was not performed, reason not given
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8773
- Long description
- Urine protein test was not performed, reason not given
- Short description
- No urine protein test
- 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, 2015 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8773?
G8773 is a HCPCS Level II code for urine protein test was not performed, reason not given. It was discontinued on December 31, 2014.
Does Medicare cover G8773?
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
- G8764 – All quality actions for the applicable measures in the cardiovascular prevention measures group have bee performed for this patient
- G8765 – All quality actions for the applicable measures in the cataract measures group have been performed for this patient
- G8767 – Lipid panel results documented and reviewed (must include total cholesterol, hdl-c, triglycerides and calculated ldl-c)
- G8768 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing lipid profile (e.g., patients with palliative goals or for whom treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate)
- G8769 – Lipid profile not performed, reason not given
- G8770 – Urine protein test result documented and reviewed
- G8771 – Documentation of diagnosis of chronic kidney disease
- G8772 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing urine protein test (e.g., patients with palliative goals or for whom treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not cllinically appropriate)
- G8774 – Serum creatinine test result documented and reviewed
- G8775 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing serum creatinine test (e.g., patients with palliative goals or for whom treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate)
- G8776 – Serum creatinine test not performed, reason not given
- G8777 – Diabetes screening test performed
- G8778 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not performing diabetes screening test (e.g., patients with a diagnosis of diabetes, or with palliative goals or for whom treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate)
- G8779 – Diabetes screening test not performed, reason not given
- G8780 – Counseling for diet and physical activity performed
- G8781 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for patient not receiving counseling for diet and physical activity (e.g., patients with palliative goals or for whom treatment of hypertension with standard treatment goals is not clinically appropriate)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.