G9746 HCPCS code: Patient has mitral stenosis or prosthetic heart valves or patient has transient or reversible cause of af (e.g., pneumonia, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, cardiac surgery)
G9746 is the HCPCS Level II code for patient has mitral stenosis or prosthetic heart valves or patient has transient or reversible cause of af (e.g., pneumonia, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, cardiac surgery). 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 | Z2 |
| Added | 2017-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2017-01-01 |
What changed for G9746
- 2017-01-01: G9746 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 G9746?
G9746 is the HCPCS Level II code for patient has mitral stenosis or prosthetic heart valves or patient has transient or reversible cause of af (e.g., pneumonia, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, cardiac surgery). Short descriptor: "Mit sten, valve or trans af".
Does Medicare cover G9746?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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- G9702 — Patients who use hospice services any time during the measurement period
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- G9707 — Patient received hospice services any time during the measurement period
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- G9709 — Hospice services used by patient any time during the measurement period
- G9710 — Patient was provided hospice services any time during the measurement period
- G9711 — Patients with a diagnosis or past history of total colectomy or colorectal cancer
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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.