G8950 - Documentation of elevated or high blood pressure with follow-up plan recorded
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
What is a HCPCS Code?
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes are used to identify medical procedures, supplies, and services for billing purposes. These codes help standardize how healthcare services are reported and billed across different providers and insurance companies.
Detailed Description
This code is used when a healthcare provider has documented that a patient had an elevated or high blood pressure reading during a visit, and the provider has also documented what follow-up care or monitoring is recommended. This ensures that both the blood pressure concern and the plan for addressing it are properly recorded in the medical record.
Additional Information
This is a documentation and quality reporting code that tracks whether providers are properly recording both elevated blood pressure findings and their follow-up plans. It does not represent a specific treatment or procedure.
Category
Quality Reporting/Documentation
Medical Specialty
Primary Care/Internal Medicine
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Blood pressure measurement taken
- Elevated or hypertensive reading identified
What to Expect After
- Follow-up plan as documented by provider
- May include repeat blood pressure checks
- Lifestyle modifications
- Medication management if indicated
Why Understanding This Code Matters
On Your Medical Bill
This code appears on your medical bills to identify the specific service, procedure, drug, or medical diagnosis you received. Understanding what it means helps you verify you're being charged correctly and know what to expect.
For Your Health
Knowing what this code represents helps you understand your treatment plan, ask better questions during appointments, and track your healthcare journey more effectively.
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