Table of content for "Dia bp >= 90" (HCPCS G8591)
General information on the “G8591” code
HCPCS Code: G8591
Long Description: Most recent diastolic blood pressure >= 90 mmhg
Short Description: Dia bp >= 90
Original information is taken from G8591 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 00 – Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code 9 : Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established (pricing indicator is '99')
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: C – Carrier judgment
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): M5D – Specialist - other
Type Of Service 1: 1 – Medical care
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20100101
Code Effective Date: 20140101
Termination Date: 20131231
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code