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)

HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)

Discontinued December 31, 2014 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG8778
Long description
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)
Short description
Doc med reas no diabete scrn
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
M5B Specialist - psychiatry
Added
January 1, 2012
Last change
January 1, 2015 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2014

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G8778?

G8778 is a HCPCS Level II code for 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). It was discontinued on December 31, 2014.

Does Medicare cover G8778?

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

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.