G8395 HCPCS code: Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function
G8395 is the HCPCS Level II code for left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | M5D |
| Added | 2008-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2008-01-01 |
What changed for G8395
- 2008-01-01: G8395 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G8395?
G8395 is the HCPCS Level II code for left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) >= 40% or documentation as normal or mildly depressed left ventricular systolic function. Short descriptor: "Lvef>=40% doc normal or mild".
Does Medicare cover G8395?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related G83 codes
- G8396 — Left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef) not performed or documented
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- G8398 — Dilated macular or fundus exam not performed
- G8399 — Patient with documented results of a central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (dxa) ever being performed
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.