G9456 Documentation of medical or patient reason(s) for not ordering or performing screening for hcc. medical reason: comorbid medical conditions with expected survival < 5 years, hepatic decompensation and not a candidate for liver transplantation, or other medical reasons; patient reasons: patient declined or other patient reasons (e.g., cost of tests, time related to accessing testing equipment)
Billable / valid for submission HCPCS Release 2026Q3
Short description: Doc med pt reas no hcc scrn
Version history
| Release | Valid from | Valid to | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q3 | 2026-07-01 | current | Documentation of medical or patient reason(s) for not ordering or performing screening for hcc. medical reason: comorbid medical conditions with expected survival < 5 years, hepatic decompensation and not a candidate for liver transplantation, or other medical reasons; patient reasons: patient declined or other patient reasons (e.g., cost of tests, time related to accessing testing equipment) | yes |
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