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Last Verified: September 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
First Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) core session was attended by an MDPP beneficiary under the MDPP Expanded Model (EM). A core session is an MDPP service that: (1) is furnished by an MDPP supplier during months 1 through 6 of the MDPP services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a CDC-approved DPP curriculum for core sessions
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Procedures / Professional Services Additional Assorted Quality Measures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for G9873 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS G9873 by major payers:
$30.52
$32.28
$29.39
$31.55
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HCPCS G9873
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Ujuka Iloabuchi
$65.25Published rateMichael Shuler
Athens Orthopedic Clinic, PA
$48.55Published rateJulie Webster
Carolina Radiology Associates, LLC
$32.50Published rateDonalsonville Hospital Inc
$28.00Published rateCindy Chang
Miguel A Arenas Md PC
$19.47Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS G9873 vs. Other Additional Assorted Quality Measures Codes
The HCPCS G9873 code is part of the Procedures / Professional Services services used for Additional Assorted Quality Measures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS G9873 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G9870-HCPCS | Low | Receipt and analysis of remote, asynchronous images for dermatologic and/or ophthalmologic evaluation, for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model, more than 20 minutes |
| G9873-HCPCS | Low | First Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) core session was attended by an MDPP beneficiary under the MDPP Expanded Model (EM). A core session is an MDPP service that: (1) is furnished by an MDPP supplier during months 1 through 6 of the MDPP services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a CDC-approved DPP curriculum for core sessions |
| G9874-HCPCS | Low | Four total Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) core sessions were attended by an MDPP beneficiary under the MDPP Expanded Model (EM). A core session is an MDPP service that: (1) is furnished by an MDPP supplier during months 1 through 6 of the MDPP services period; (2) is approximately 1 hour in length; and (3) adheres to a CDC-approved DPP curriculum for core sessions. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G9873. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the G9873 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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