G9393 – Patient with an initial phq-9 score greater than nine who achieves remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 30 days) phq-9 score of less than five
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG9393
- Long description
- Patient with an initial phq-9 score greater than nine who achieves remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 30 days) phq-9 score of less than five
- Short description
- Ini phq9 >9 remiss <5
- 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
Z2Undefined codes- Added
- January 1, 2015
- Last change
- January 1, 2015 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9393?
G9393 is a HCPCS Level II code for patient with an initial phq-9 score greater than nine who achieves remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 30 days) phq-9 score of less than five.
Does Medicare cover G9393?
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
- G9383 – Patient received screening for hcv infection within the 12 month reporting period
- G9384 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not receiving annual screening for hcv infection (e.g., decompensated cirrhosis indicating advanced disease [i.e., ascites, esophageal variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy], hepatocellular carcinoma, waitlist for organ transplant, limited life expectancy, other medical reasons)
- G9385 – Documentation of patient reason(s) for not receiving annual screening for hcv infection (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons)
- G9386 – Screening for hcv infection not received within the 12 month reporting period, reason not given
- G9389 – Unplanned rupture of the posterior capsule requiring vitrectomy during cataract surgery
- G9390 – No unplanned rupture of the posterior capsule requiring vitrectomy during cataract surgery
- G9391 – Patient achieves refraction +-1 d for the eye that underwent cataract surgery, measured at the one month follow up visit
- G9392 – Patient does not achieve refraction +-1 d for the eye that underwent cataract surgery, measured at the one month follow up visit
- G9394 – Patient who had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or personality disorder, death, permanent nursing home resident or receiving hospice or palliative care any time during the measurement or assessment period
- G9395 – Patient with an initial phq-9 score greater than nine who did not achieve remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 30 days) phq-9 score greater than or equal to five
- G9396 – Patient with an initial phq-9 score greater than nine who was not assessed for remission at twelve months (+/- 30 days)
- G9399 – Documentation in the patient record of a discussion between the physician/clinician and the patient that includes all of the following: treatment choices appropriate to genotype, risks and benefits, evidence of effectiveness, and patient preferences toward the outcome of the treatment
- G9400 – Documentation of medical or patient reason(s) for not discussing treatment options; medical reasons: patient is not a candidate for treatment due to advanced physical or mental health comorbidity (including active substance use); currently receiving antiviral treatment; successful antiviral treatment (with sustained virologic response) prior to reporting period; other documented medical reasons; patient reasons: patient unable or unwilling to participate in the discussion or other patient reasons
- G9401 – No documentation in the patient record of a discussion between the physician or other qualified healthcare professional and the patient that includes all of the following: treatment choices appropriate to genotype, risks and benefits, evidence of effectiveness, and patient preferences toward treatment
- G9402 – Patient received follow-up within 30 days after discharge
- G9403 – Clinician documented reason patient was not able to complete 30 day follow-up from acute inpatient setting discharge (e.g., patient death prior to follow-up visit, patient non-compliant for visit follow-up)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.