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HCPCS codes / G / G8630

G8630

Documentation that administration of prophylactic parenteral antibiotics was initiated within one hour (if fluoroquinolone or vancomycin, two hours) prior to surgical incision (or start of procedure when no incision is required), as ordered

Code type
HCPCS Level II
Coverage
Carrier judgment
BETOS category
M5B
Pricing indicator
00
Effective date
20150101
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