Non-active code 2011 HCPCS G8503
Documentation that prophylactic antibiotic was given within one hour (if fluoroquinolone or vancomycin, two hours) prior to surgical incision (or start of procedure when no incision is required)

  • Added on Thursday, January 01, 2009
  • Terminated on Thursday, December 31, 2009: do not use.
  • Status changed on Friday, January 01, 2010 to: Discontinue procedure or modifier code
  • BETOS Classification: Specialist > Other
  • Medicare coverage status: Carrier judgment

  G8502    G8504