G9381 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not offering assistance with end of life issues (e.g., patient in hospice care, patient in terminal phase) during the measurement period

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

Discontinued December 31, 2017 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG9381
Long description
Documentation of medical reason(s) for not offering assistance with end of life issues (e.g., patient in hospice care, patient in terminal phase) during the measurement period
Short description
Doc med reas no offer eol
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
Z2 Undefined codes
Added
January 1, 2015
Last change
January 1, 2018 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2017

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9381?

G9381 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of medical reason(s) for not offering assistance with end of life issues (e.g., patient in hospice care, patient in terminal phase) during the measurement period. It was discontinued on December 31, 2017.

Does Medicare cover G9381?

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.