HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G9871Behavioral counseling for diabetes prevention, online, 60 minutes
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G9871
G9871 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing behavioral counseling for diabetes prevention, online, 60 minutes.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2026.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Bhv couns dm prev, onln 60 m
- Date added
- 01/01/2026
- Action effective
- 01/01/2026
- BETOS
- Y1
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Common questions about G9871
Is HCPCS G9871 still valid?
- Yes. G9871 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G9871?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.