G9685 – Physician service or other qualified health care professional for the evaluation and management of a beneficiary's acute change in condition in a nursing facility. this service is for a demonstration project

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG9685
Long description
Physician service or other qualified health care professional for the evaluation and management of a beneficiary's acute change in condition in a nursing facility. this service is for a demonstration project
Short description
Acute nursing facility care
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
October 1, 2016
Last change
January 1, 2019 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9685?

G9685 is a HCPCS Level II code for physician service or other qualified health care professional for the evaluation and management of a beneficiary's acute change in condition in a nursing facility. this service is for a demonstration project.

Does Medicare cover G9685?

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.