HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0186Destruction of localized lesion of choroid (for example, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation, feeder vessel technique (one or more sessions)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0186
G0186 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing destruction of localized lesion of choroid (for example, choroidal neovascularization); photocoagulation, feeder vessel technique (one or more sessions).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2001.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Dstry eye lesn,fdr vssl tech
- Date added
- 01/01/2001
- Action effective
- 01/01/2001
- BETOS
- P4D
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Common questions about G0186
Is HCPCS G0186 still valid?
- Yes. G0186 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G0186?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.