2008 HCPCS G8196
Clinician did not document a prophylactic antibiotic was administered within one hour (if vancomycin, two hours) prior to surgical incision (or start of procedure when no incision is required)

  • This is the 2008 version of HCPCS G8196 - please refer to the 2016 HCPCS code set for the latest version.
  • Added on Monday, January 01, 2007
  • Status changed on Monday, January 01, 2007 to: No maintenance for this code
  • BETOS Classification: Specialist > Other
  • Medicare coverage status: Carrier judgment

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