HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0204Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; bilateral
Terminated 12/31/2017
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0204
G0204 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (cad) when performed; bilateral.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2001, and its current record took effect 01/01/2018.
It was terminated on 12/31/2017 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Dx mammo incl cad bi
- Date added
- 04/01/2001
- Action effective
- 01/01/2018
- Termination date
- 12/31/2017
- BETOS
- I1C
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Common questions about G0204
Is HCPCS G0204 still valid?
- No. G0204 was terminated on 12/31/2017.
Does Medicare cover G0204?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.