G8996 – Swallowing functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG8996
- Long description
- Swallowing functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
- Short description
- Swallow current status
- 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
M5DSpecialist - other- Added
- January 1, 2013
- Last change
- January 1, 2020 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8996?
G8996 is a HCPCS Level II code for swallowing functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals. It was discontinued on December 31, 2019.
Does Medicare cover G8996?
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
- G8988 – Self care functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting
- G8989 – Self care functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting
- G8990 – Other physical or occupational therapy primary functional limitation, current status, at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
- G8991 – Other physical or occupational therapy primary functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting
- G8992 – Other physical or occupational therapy primary functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting
- G8993 – Other physical or occupational therapy subsequent functional limitation, current status, at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
- G8994 – Other physical or occupational therapy subsequent functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting
- G8995 – Other physical or occupational therapy subsequent functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting
- G8997 – Swallowing functional limitation, projected goal status, at therapy episode outset, at reporting intervals, and at discharge or to end reporting
- G8998 – Swallowing functional limitation, discharge status, at discharge from therapy or to end reporting
- G8999 – Motor speech functional limitation, current status at therapy episode outset and at reporting intervals
- G9001 – Coordinated care fee, initial rate
- G9002 – Coordinated care fee, maintenance rate
- G9003 – Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted high, initial
- G9004 – Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted low, initial
- G9005 – Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted maintenance
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.