G8939 – Pain assessment documented as positive, follow-up plan not documented, documentation the patient is not eligible at the time of the encounter

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

Discontinued December 31, 2020 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG8939
Long description
Pain assessment documented as positive, follow-up plan not documented, documentation the patient is not eligible at the time of the encounter
Short description
Pain as doc positive, no f/u
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, 2013
Last change
January 1, 2021 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G8939?

G8939 is a HCPCS Level II code for pain assessment documented as positive, follow-up plan not documented, documentation the patient is not eligible at the time of the encounter. It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.

Does Medicare cover G8939?

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.