Non-active code 2011 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)

  • Added on Monday, January 01, 2007
  • Terminated on Friday, December 31, 2010: do not use.
  • Status changed on Saturday, January 01, 2011 to: Discontinue procedure or modifier code
  • BETOS Classification: Specialist > Other
  • Medicare coverage status: Carrier judgment

  G8195    G8197