G8918 HCPCS code: Patient without preoperative order for iv antibiotic surgical site infection (ssi) prophylaxis
G8918 is the HCPCS Level II code for patient without preoperative order for iv antibiotic surgical site infection (ssi) prophylaxis. 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 | M5B |
| Added | 2012-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2012-04-01 |
What changed for G8918
- 2012-04-01: G8918 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 G8918?
G8918 is the HCPCS Level II code for patient without preoperative order for iv antibiotic surgical site infection (ssi) prophylaxis. Short descriptor: "Pt w/o preop order iv ab pro".
Does Medicare cover G8918?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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- G8907 — Patient documented not to have experienced any of the following events: a burn prior to discharge; a fall within the facility; wrong site/side/patient/procedure/implant event; or a hospital transfer or hospital admission upon discharge from the facility
- G8908 — Patient documented to have received a burn prior to discharge
- G8909 — Patient documented not to have received a burn prior to discharge
- G8910 — Patient documented to have experienced a fall within asc
- G8911 — Patient documented not to have experienced a fall within ambulatory surgical center
- G8912 — Patient documented to have experienced a wrong site, wrong side, wrong patient, wrong procedure or wrong implant event
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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.