Non-active code 2015 HCPCS G8629
Documentation of order for prophylactic parenteral antibiotic to be 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 Saturday, January 01, 2011
  • Terminated on Wednesday, December 31, 2014: do not use.
  • Status changed on Thursday, January 01, 2015 to: Discontinue procedure or modifier code
  • BETOS Classification: Specialist > Psychiatry
  • Medicare coverage status: Carrier judgment

  G8628    G8630