HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G6040Alcohol (ethanol); any specimen except breath
Terminated 12/31/2015
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G6040
G6040 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing alcohol (ethanol); any specimen except breath.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2015, and its current record took effect 01/01/2016.
It was terminated on 12/31/2015 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Assay of ethanol
- Date added
- 01/01/2015
- Action effective
- 01/01/2016
- Termination date
- 12/31/2015
- BETOS
- T1H
Common questions about G6040
Is HCPCS G6040 still valid?
- No. G6040 was terminated on 12/31/2015.
Does Medicare cover G6040?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.