G9406 – Clinician documented reason patient was not able to complete 7 day follow-up from acute inpatient setting discharge (i.e patient death prior to follow-up visit, patient non-compliance for visit follow-up)
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG9406
- Long description
- Clinician documented reason patient was not able to complete 7 day follow-up from acute inpatient setting discharge (i.e patient death prior to follow-up visit, patient non-compliance for visit follow-up)
- Short description
- Doc reas no 7d f/u
- 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, 2025 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9406?
G9406 is a HCPCS Level II code for clinician documented reason patient was not able to complete 7 day follow-up from acute inpatient setting discharge (i.e patient death prior to follow-up visit, patient non-compliance for visit follow-up). It was discontinued on December 31, 2024.
Does Medicare cover G9406?
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
- 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)
- G9404 – Patient did not receive follow-up within 30 days after discharge
- G9405 – Patient received follow-up within 7 days after discharge
- G9407 – Patient did not receive follow-up within 7 days after discharge
- G9408 – Patients with cardiac tamponade and/or pericardiocentesis occurring within 30 days
- G9409 – Patients without cardiac tamponade and/or pericardiocentesis occurring within 30 days
- G9410 – Patient admitted within 180 days, status post cied implantation, replacement, or revision with an infection requiring device removal or surgical revision
- G9411 – Patient not admitted within 180 days, status post cied implantation, replacement, or revision with an infection requiring device removal or surgical revision
- G9412 – Patient admitted within 180 days, status post cied implantation, replacement, or revision with an infection requiring device removal or surgical revision
- G9413 – Patient not admitted within 180 days, status post cied implantation, replacement, or revision with an infection requiring device removal or surgical revision
- G9414 – Patient had one dose of meningococcal vaccine (serogroups a, c, w, y or a, c, w, y, b) on or between the patient's 10th and 13th birthdays
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.