HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0281Electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of care
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0281
G0281 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing electrical stimulation, (unattended), to one or more areas, for chronic stage iii and stage iv pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers not demonstrating measurable signs of healing after 30 days of conventional care, as part of a therapy plan of care.
It was added to HCPCS effective 04/01/2003.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Elec stim unattend for press
- Date added
- 04/01/2003
- Action effective
- 04/01/2003
- BETOS
- P5E
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Common questions about G0281
Is HCPCS G0281 still valid?
- Yes. G0281 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G0281?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.