HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G8399Patient with documented results of a central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ever being performed
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G8399
G8399 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing patient with documented results of a central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ever being performed.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2008, and its current record took effect 01/01/2016.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Pt w/dxa results document
- Date added
- 01/01/2008
- Action effective
- 01/01/2016
- BETOS
- M5D
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Common questions about G8399
Is HCPCS G8399 still valid?
- Yes. G8399 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G8399?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.