G9832 HCPCS code: Ajcc stage at breast cancer diagnosis = i (ia or ib) and t-stage at breast cancer diagnosis = t1c
G9832 is the HCPCS Level II code for ajcc stage at breast cancer diagnosis = i (ia or ib) and t-stage at breast cancer diagnosis = t1c. 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 | 2026-01-01 |
What changed for G9832
- January 2026: Descriptor revised (Was: Ajcc stage at breast cancer diagnosis = i (ia or ib) and t-stage at breast cancer diagnosis does not equal = t1, t1a, t1b)
- 2017-01-01: G9832 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 G9832?
G9832 is the HCPCS Level II code for ajcc stage at breast cancer diagnosis = i (ia or ib) and t-stage at breast cancer diagnosis = t1c. Short descriptor: "Br ca stg = 1 t stg = t1c".
Does Medicare cover G9832?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related G98 codes
- G9800 — Patients who are identified as having an intolerance or allergy to beta-blocker therapy
- G9801 — Hospitalizations in which the patient was transferred directly to a non-acute care facility for any diagnosis
- G9802 — Patients who use hospice services any time during the measurement period
- G9803 — Patient prescribed at least a 135 day treatment within the 180-day measurement interval with beta-blockers post-discharge for ami
- G9804 — Patient was not prescribed at least a 135 day treatment within the 180-day measurement interval with beta-blockers post-discharge for ami
- G9805 — Patients who use hospice services any time during the measurement period
- G9806 — Patients who received cervical cytology or an hpv test
- G9807 — Patients who did not receive cervical cytology or an hpv test
- G9808 — Any patients who had no asthma controller medications dispensed during the measurement year
- G9809 — Patients who use hospice services any time during the measurement period
- G9810 — Patient achieved a pdc of at least 75% for their asthma controller medication
- G9811 — Patient did not achieve a pdc of at least 75% for their asthma controller medication
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.