G8975 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for patient having a hemoglobin level < 10 g/dl (e.g., patients who have non-renal etiologies of anemia [e.g., sickle cell anemia or other hemoglobinopathies, hypersplenism, primary bone marrow disease, anemia related to chemotherapy for diagnosis of malignancy, postoperative bleeding, active bloodstream or peritoneal infection], other medical reasons)
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
- Long description
- Documentation of medical reason(s) for patient having a hemoglobin level < 10 g/dl (e.g., patients who have non-renal etiologies of anemia [e.g., sickle cell anemia or other hemoglobinopathies, hypersplenism, primary bone marrow disease, anemia related to chemotherapy for diagnosis of malignancy, postoperative bleeding, active bloodstream or peritoneal infection], other medical reasons)
- Short description
- Hgb <10g/dl, med rsn
- 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, 2013
- Last change
- January 1, 2021 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8975?
G8975 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of medical reason(s) for patient having a hemoglobin level < 10 g/dl (e.g., patients who have non-renal etiologies of anemia [e.g., sickle cell anemia or other hemoglobinopathies, hypersplenism, primary bone marrow disease, anemia related to chemotherapy for diagnosis of malignancy, postoperative bleeding, active bloodstream or peritoneal infection], other medical reasons). It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.
Does Medicare cover G8975?
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
- G8967 – Fda approved oral anticoagulant is prescribed
- G8968 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing an fda-approved anticoagulant (e.g., present or planned atrial appendage occlusion or ligation or patient being currently enrolled in a clinical trial related to af/atrial flutter treatment)
- G8969 – Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing an oral anticoagulant that is fda approved for the prevention of thromboembolism (e.g., patient preference for not receiving anticoagulation)
- G8970 – No risk factors or one moderate risk factor for thromboembolism
- G8971 – Warfarin or another oral anticoagulant that is fda approved not prescribed, reason not given
- G8972 – One or more high risk factors for thromboembolism or more than one moderate risk factor for thromboembolism
- G8973 – Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level < 10 g/dl
- G8974 – Hemoglobin level measurement not documented, reason not given
- G8976 – Most recent hemoglobin (hgb) level >= 10 g/dl
- G8977 – I intend to report the oncology measures group
- G8978 – Mobility: walking & moving around functional limitation, current status, at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
- G8979 – Mobility: walking & moving around functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting
- G8980 – Mobility: walking & moving around functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting
- G8981 – Changing & maintaining body position functional limitation, current status, at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
- G8982 – Changing & maintaining body position functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting
- G8983 – Changing & maintaining body position functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.