G0252
HCPCSPet imaging initial dx
Official HCPCS Level II long descriptor
Pet imaging, full and partial-ring pet scanners only, for initial diagnosis of breast cancer and/or surgical planning for breast cancer (e.g., initial staging of axillary lymph nodes)
HCPCS Level II code G0252 is maintained by CMS and is active in the current quarterly release.
Short descriptor
Pet imaging initial dx
Added to HCPCS: 2002-10-01
Nearby codes in G0
- G0238Oth resp proc, indiv
- G0239Oth resp proc, group
- G0245Initial foot exam pt lops
- G0246Followup eval of foot pt lop
- G0247Routine footcare pt w lops
- G0248Demonstrate use home inr mon
- G0249Provide inr test mater/equip
- G0250Md inr test revie inter mgmt
- G0255Current percep threshold tst
- G0257Unsched dialysis esrd pt hos
- G0259Inject for sacroiliac joint
- G0260Inj for sacroiliac jt anesth
- G0268Removal of impacted wax md
- G0269Occlusive device in vein art
- G0270Mnt subs tx for change dx
- G0271Group mnt 2 or more 30 mins
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HCPCS Level II July 2026 quarterly update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “July 2026 Alpha-Numeric HCPCS File” (HCPC2026_JUL_ANWEB_06172026.txt). Download the original file from cms.gov. Public domain (US Government work). Descriptors, billable flags and instructional notes on this page are reproduced from that file without modification. Krasyn adds no clinical guidance.