HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0417Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, 21-40 specimens
Terminated 12/31/2014
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0417
G0417 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, 21-40 specimens.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2009, and its current record took effect 01/01/2015.
It was terminated on 12/31/2014 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
- Sat biopsy prostate 21-40
- Date added
- 01/01/2009
- Action effective
- 01/01/2015
- Termination date
- 12/31/2014
- BETOS
- T1G
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Common questions about G0417
Is HCPCS G0417 still valid?
- No. G0417 was terminated on 12/31/2014.
Does Medicare cover G0417?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.