G9882 HCPCS code: Two medicare diabetes prevention program (mdpp) ongoing maintenance sessions (ms) were attended by an mdpp beneficiary in months (mo) 13-15 under the mdpp expanded model (em). an ongoing maintenance session is an mdpp service that: (1) is furnished by an mdpp supplier during months 13 through 24 of the mdpp services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a cdc-approved dpp curriculum for maintenance sessions. the beneficiary maintained at least 5% weight loss (wl) from his/her baseline weight, as measured by at least one in-person weight measurement at an ongoing maintenance session in months 13-15
G9882 is the HCPCS Level II code for two medicare diabetes prevention program (mdpp) ongoing maintenance sessions (ms) were attended by an mdpp beneficiary in months (mo) 13-15 under the mdpp expanded model (em). an ongoing maintenance session is an mdpp service that: (1) is furnished by an mdpp supplier during months 13 through 24 of the mdpp services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a cdc-approved dpp curriculum for maintenance sessions. the beneficiary maintained at least 5% weight loss (wl) from his/her baseline weight, as measured by at least one in-person weight measurement at an ongoing maintenance session in months 13-15. In 2022 Medicare paid an average of $51.51 per service for G9882 across 31 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. In 2022, about 9 clinicians billed Medicare for G9882 for 31 beneficiaries.
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 | Y1 |
| Added | 2018-04-01 |
| Last action effective | 2018-04-01 |
Who bills G9882 (2022)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 9 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 31 |
| States with claims | 1 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G9882, 2022–2022
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | $51.51 | $51.51 |
States with the most G9882 services (2022)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 12 | $51.18 |
What changed for G9882
- 2018-04-01: G9882 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 G9882?
G9882 is the HCPCS Level II code for two medicare diabetes prevention program (mdpp) ongoing maintenance sessions (ms) were attended by an mdpp beneficiary in months (mo) 13-15 under the mdpp expanded model (em). an ongoing maintenance session is an mdpp service that: (1) is furnished by an mdpp supplier during months 13 through 24 of the mdpp services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a cdc-approved dpp curriculum for maintenance sessions. the beneficiary maintained at least 5% weight loss (wl) from his/her baseline weight, as measured by at least one in-person weight measurement at an ongoing maintenance session in months 13-15. Short descriptor: "2 em ongoing ms mo 13-15 wl".
How much does Medicare pay for G9882?
In 2022, the average Medicare payment was $51.51 per service (average allowed $51.51).
Does Medicare cover G9882?
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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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.