HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G8755Most recent diastolic blood pressure >= 90 mmhg
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G8755
G8755 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing most recent diastolic blood pressure >= 90 mmhg.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2012.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Dias bp > or = 90
- Date added
- 01/01/2012
- Action effective
- 01/01/2012
- BETOS
- M5B
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Common questions about G8755
Is HCPCS G8755 still valid?
- Yes. G8755 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G8755?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.