G9896 – Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing/administering androgen deprivation therapy in combination with external beam radiotherapy to the prostate
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG9896
- Long description
- Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing/administering androgen deprivation therapy in combination with external beam radiotherapy to the prostate
- Short description
- Doc pt rsn no adr dep thrpy
- 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, 2018
- Last change
- January 1, 2018 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9896?
G9896 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing/administering androgen deprivation therapy in combination with external beam radiotherapy to the prostate.
Does Medicare cover G9896?
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.