HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G8126Patient with a diagnosis of major depression documented as being treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84 day (12 week) acute treatment phase
Terminated 12/31/2014
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G8126
G8126 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing patient with a diagnosis of major depression documented as being treated with antidepressant medication during the entire 84 day (12 week) acute treatment phase.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2006, 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
- Pt treat w/antidepress12wks
- Date added
- 01/01/2006
- Action effective
- 01/01/2015
- Termination date
- 12/31/2014
- BETOS
- M5D
Common questions about G8126
Is HCPCS G8126 still valid?
- No. G8126 was terminated on 12/31/2014.
Does Medicare cover G8126?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.