G9516 HCPCS code: Patient achieved an improvement in visual acuity, from their preoperative level, within 90 days of surgery

G9516 is the HCPCS Level II code for patient achieved an improvement in visual acuity, from their preoperative level, within 90 days of surgery. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

Code details

What changed for G9516

• 2016-01-01: G9516 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 G9516?

G9516 is the HCPCS Level II code for patient achieved an improvement in visual acuity, from their preoperative level, within 90 days of surgery. Short descriptor: "Impr vis acuit w/in 90d".

Does Medicare cover G9516?

Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.

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• G9510 — Adult patients 18 years of age or older with major depression or dysthymia who did not reach remission at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/-60 days) phq-9 or phq-9m score of less than 5. either phq- 9 or phq-9m score was not assessed or is greater than or equal to 5
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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.

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