G9962 — Embolization endpoints are documented separately for each embolized vessel and ovarian artery angiography or embolization performed in the presence of variant uterine artery anatomy
G9962 is a HCPCS Level II code for embolization endpoints are documented separately for each embolized vessel and ovarian artery angiography or embolization performed in the presence of variant uterine artery anatomy. It belongs to the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) section. Whether Medicare pays it depends on the coverage rule below.
Medicare coverage: Carrier judgment
Coverage is decided by your Medicare contractor, not by national policy. Whether this is paid depends on the LCD for your jurisdiction and on what the documentation supports.
From the coverage field of the CMS Alpha-Numeric HCPCS File, release 2026Q3-Jul. This states Medicare’s position on the code, not on your particular claim.
Physician fee schedule statusM
Measurement code. Used for reporting purposes only; never paid.
Global period: XXX
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The CMS record for G9962
- Long descriptor
- Embolization endpoints are documented separately for each embolized vessel and ovarian artery angiography or embolization performed in the presence of variant uterine artery anatomy
- Short descriptor
- Embolization doc separatly
- Added
- January 1, 2018
- BETOS
- Z2
- Pricing indicator
- 00 — Not priced by Part B
The official wording. This is what the code means.
CMS's 28-character form, which is what shows up on a remittance advice.
When CMS introduced the code.
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service — CMS's own analytic grouping.
Service not separately priced by Part B — not covered, bundled into another service, or used by Part A only.
Codes adjacent to G9962
HCPCS has no hierarchy — related items simply sit next to each other in the numbering. If G9962 is not quite right, the correct code is very often within a few positions of it.
- G9954Patient exhibits 2 or more risk factors for post-operative vomiting
- G9955Cases in which an inhalational anesthetic is used only for induction
- G9956Patient received combination therapy consisting of at least two prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively
- G9957Documentation of medical reason for not receiving combination therapy consisting of at least two prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively (e.g., intolerance or other medical reason)
- G9958Patient did not receive combination therapy consisting of at least two prophylactic pharmacologic anti-emetic agents of different classes preoperatively and/or intraoperatively
- G9959Systemic antimicrobials not prescribed
- G9960Documentation of medical reason(s) for prescribing systemic antimicrobials
- G9961Systemic antimicrobials prescribed
- G9963Embolization endpoints are not documented separately for each embolized vessel or ovarian artery angiography or embolization not performed in the presence of variant uterine artery anatomy
- G9964Patient received at least one well-child visit with a pcp during the performance period
- G9965Patient did not receive at least one well-child visit with a pcp during the performance period
- G9966Children who were screened for risk of developmental, behavioral and social delays using a standardized tool with interpretation and reportterminated
- G9967Children who were not screened for risk of developmental, behavioral and social delays using a standardized tool with interpretation and reportterminated
- G9968Patient was referred to another clinician or specialist during the measurement period
- G9969Clinician who referred the patient to another clinician received a report from the clinician to whom the patient was referred
- G9970Clinician who referred the patient to another clinician did not receive a report from the clinician to whom the patient was referred
Questions about G9962
What is HCPCS code G9962?
G9962 is a HCPCS Level II code for embolization endpoints are documented separately for each embolized vessel and ovarian artery angiography or embolization performed in the presence of variant uterine artery anatomy. It sits in the Procedures and Professional Services (Temporary) section.
Does Medicare cover G9962?
The CMS HCPCS file marks G9962 as "Carrier judgment". Coverage is decided by your Medicare contractor, not by national policy. Whether this is paid depends on the LCD for your jurisdiction and on what the documentation supports.
How is G9962 paid under the physician fee schedule?
G9962 carries PFS status code M. Measurement code. Used for reporting purposes only; never paid.