G9703 – Episodes where the patient is taking antibiotics (table 1) in the 30 days prior to the episode date
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG9703
- Long description
- Episodes where the patient is taking antibiotics (table 1) in the 30 days prior to the episode date
- Short description
- Anbx 30 prior to episode
- 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, 2017
- Last change
- January 1, 2024 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9703?
G9703 is a HCPCS Level II code for episodes where the patient is taking antibiotics (table 1) in the 30 days prior to the episode date.
Does Medicare cover G9703?
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
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- G9697 – Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing a long-acting inhaled bronchodilator
- G9698 – Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing a long-acting inhaled bronchodilator (e.g., cost of treatment or lack of insurance)
- G9699 – Long-acting inhaled bronchodilator not prescribed, reason not otherwise specified
- G9700 – Patients who use hospice services any time during the measurement period
- G9701 – Children who are taking antibiotics in the 30 days prior to the date of the encounter during which the diagnosis was established
- G9702 – Patients who use hospice services any time during the measurement period
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- G9707 – Patient received hospice services any time during the measurement period
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- G9709 – Hospice services used by patient any time during the measurement period
- G9710 – Patient was provided hospice services any time during the measurement period
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.