G9924 – Documentation of medical reason(s) for not providing safety concerns screen or for not providing recommendations, orders or referrals for positive screen (e.g., patient in palliative care, other medical reason)

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

Discontinued December 31, 2020 Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG9924
Long description
Documentation of medical reason(s) for not providing safety concerns screen or for not providing recommendations, orders or referrals for positive screen (e.g., patient in palliative care, other medical reason)
Short description
Doc med rsn no scrn or recs
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, 2018
Last change
January 1, 2021 – No change
Termination date
December 31, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G9924?

G9924 is a HCPCS Level II code for documentation of medical reason(s) for not providing safety concerns screen or for not providing recommendations, orders or referrals for positive screen (e.g., patient in palliative care, other medical reason). It was discontinued on December 31, 2020.

Does Medicare cover G9924?

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.