G9781 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not currently being a statin therapy user or receiving an order (prescription) for statin therapy (e.g., patients with statin-associated muscle symptoms or an allergy to statin medication therapy, patients who are receiving palliative or hospice care, patients with active liver disease or hepatic disease or insufficiency, patients with end stage renal disease [esrd], or other medical reasons)
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
- Long description
- Documentation of medical reason(s) for not currently being a statin therapy user or receiving an order (prescription) for statin therapy (e.g., patients with statin-associated muscle symptoms or an allergy to statin medication therapy, patients who are receiving palliative or hospice care, patients with active liver disease or hepatic disease or insufficiency, patients with end stage renal disease [esrd], or other medical reasons)
- Short description
- Doc rsn no statin
- 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, 2023 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9781?
G9781 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of medical reason(s) for not currently being a statin therapy user or receiving an order (prescription) for statin therapy (e.g., patients with statin-associated muscle symptoms or an allergy to statin medication therapy, patients who are receiving palliative or hospice care, patients with active liver disease or hepatic disease or insufficiency, patients with end stage renal disease [esrd], or other medical reasons).
Does Medicare cover G9781?
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.
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Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.