HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G9290Non small cell lung cancer biopsy and cytology specimen report does not document classification into specific histologic type or classified as nsclc-nos with an explanation
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G9290
G9290 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing non small cell lung cancer biopsy and cytology specimen report does not document classification into specific histologic type or classified as nsclc-nos with an explanation.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2014.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- No doc type nsm lung ca
- Date added
- 01/01/2014
- Action effective
- 01/01/2014
- BETOS
- M5B
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Common questions about G9290
Is HCPCS G9290 still valid?
- Yes. G9290 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G9290?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.