G8474 Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy not prescribed for reasons documented by the clinician (e.g., allergy, intolerance, pregnancy, renal failure due to ace inhibitor, diseases of the aortic or mitral valve, other medical reasons) or (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons)
Billable / valid for submission HCPCS Release 2026Q3
Short description: Ace/arb not rx'd; doc reas
Version history
| Release | Valid from | Valid to | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | 2026-07-01 | current | Angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) therapy not prescribed for reasons documented by the clinician (e.g., allergy, intolerance, pregnancy, renal failure due to ace inhibitor, diseases of the aortic or mitral valve, other medical reasons) or (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons) | yes |
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