G9856 – Patient was not admitted to hospice

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

Discontinued December 31, 2020 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG9856
Long description
Patient was not admitted to hospice
Short description
Pt no hospice
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
January 1, 2017
Last change
January 1, 2021 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9856?

G9856 is a HCPCS Level II code for patient was not admitted to hospice. It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.

Does Medicare cover G9856?

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.