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HCPCS G9836

Reason for not administering trastuzumab documented (e.g. patient declined, patient died, patient transferred, contraindication or other clinical exclusion, neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiation not complete)

HCPCS G9836 CMS Temporary Procedures & Professional Services

Description

Reason for not administering trastuzumab documented (e.g. patient declined, patient died, patient transferred, contraindication or other clinical exclusion, neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiation not complete)

Common Specialties

Emergency Medicine, Physical Therapy

Documentation Requirements

  • Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
  • Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
  • Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.

Billing & Coding Tips

  • Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
  • Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
  • Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.

Related Codes

G9001 G9002 G9003 G9004 G9005 G9006 G9007 G9008 G9009 G9010 G9011 G9012 G9013 G9014 G9016

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