2007 HCPCS G8197
Patient documented to have order for prophylactic antibiotic to be given within one hour (if vancomycin, two hours) prior to surgical incision (or start of procedure when no incision is required)

  • This is the 2007 version of HCPCS G8197 - please refer to the 2016 HCPCS code set for the latest version.
  • Status changed on Monday, January 01, 2007 to: Add procedure or modifier code
  • BETOS Classification: Specialist > Other
  • Medicare coverage status: Carrier judgment

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