2024 HCPCS Code G8451

Beta-blocker therapy for lvef <=40% not prescribed for reasons documented by the clinician (e.g., low blood pressure, fluid overload, asthma, patients recently treated with an intravenous positive inotropic agent, allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons, patient declined, other patient reasons)

Short Description	Pt w/abn lvef inelig b-bloc
HCPCS Coverage Code	C - Carrier judgment
HCPCS Action Code	N - No maintenance for this code
HCPCS Action Effective Date	January 01, 2023
HCPCS Code Added Date	January 01, 2008
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code	00 - Service not separately priced by part B (e.G., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code	9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established (pricing indicator is '99')
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number
HCPCS Type Of Service Code	1 - Medical care
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity	0