G9942 – Patient had any additional spine procedures performed on the same date as the lumbar discectomy/laminectomy
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG9942
- Long description
- Patient had any additional spine procedures performed on the same date as the lumbar discectomy/laminectomy
- Short description
- Adtl spine proc on same date
- 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, 2023 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9942?
G9942 is a HCPCS Level II code for patient had any additional spine procedures performed on the same date as the lumbar discectomy/laminectomy. It was discontinued on December 31, 2022.
Does Medicare cover G9942?
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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- G9937 – Diagnostic colonoscopy
- G9938 – Patients aged 66 or older in institutional special needs plans (snp) or residing in long-term care with pos code 32, 33, 34, 54, or 56 for more than 90 consecutive days during the six months prior to the measurement period through december 31 of the measurement period
- G9939 – Pathologists/dermatopathologists is the same clinician who performed the biopsy
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- G9941 – Back pain was measured by the visual analog scale (vas) within three months preoperatively and at three months (6 - 20 weeks) postoperatively
- G9943 – Back pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at three months (6 - 20 weeks) postoperatively
- G9944 – Back pain was measured by the visual analog scale (vas) within three months preoperatively and at one year (9 to 15 months) postoperatively
- G9945 – Patient had cancer, acute fracture or infection related to the lumbar spine or patient had neuromuscular, idiopathic or congenital lumbar scoliosis
- G9946 – Back pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at one year (9 to 15 months) postoperatively
- G9947 – Leg pain was measured by the visual analog scale (vas) within three months preoperatively and at three months (6 to 20 weeks) postoperatively
- G9948 – Patient had any additional spine procedures performed on the same date as the lumbar discectomy/laminectomy
- G9949 – Leg pain was not measured by the visual analog scale (vas) or numeric pain scale at three months (6 - 20 weeks) postoperatively
- G9954 – Patient exhibits 2 or more risk factors for post-operative vomiting
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.