Professional services (CMS-defined procedures)
G9092 — Oncology; disease status; rectal cancer, limited to invasive cancer, adenocarcinoma as predominant cell type; extent of disease initially established as t1-3, n1-2, m0 (prior to neo-adjuvant therapy, if any) with no evidence of disease progression, recurrence or metastases (for use in a medicare-approved demonstration project)
HCPCS code G9092 is used on U.S. medical bills for professional services (cms-defined procedures): Oncology; disease status; rectal cancer, limited to invasive cancer, adenocarcinoma as predominant cell type; extent of disease initially established as t1-3, n1-2, m0 (prior to neo-adjuvant therapy, if any) with no evidence of disease progression, recurrence or metastases (for use in a medicare-approved demonstration project).
- Typical setting: Outpatient
- National avg charge (illustrative): Medicare physician fee schedule — see CMS lookup tool.
- Most-disputed reason: Service billed at a level not supported by documentation
What it means
What G9092 actually means
Oncology; disease status; rectal cancer, limited to invasive cancer, adenocarcinoma as predominant cell type; extent of disease initially established as t1-3, n1-2, m0 (prior to neo-adjuvant therapy, if any) with no evidence of disease progression, recurrence or metastases (for use in a medicare-approved demonstration project).
The official CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor for this code is shown above. If the description on your bill does not match the service you actually received, that is a reason to ask for the itemized bill and dispute the line.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).
- Quantity or units of service that exceed what the medical record supports.
- Duplicate billing on the same date of service.
- Missing or incorrect modifier (e.g., JW for drug waste, RT/LT for sides).
- Service billed at a level not supported by documentation without supporting documentation.
If you see G9092 on your bill
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on G9092 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
HCPCS
G0011 — Individual counseling for pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep) by physician or qualified health care professional (qhp) to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), includes hiv risk assessment (initial or continued assessment of risk), hiv risk reduction and medication adherence, 15-30 minutes
Hiv prep counsel, md 15-30m
HCPCS
G0012 — Injection of pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep) drug for hiv prevention, under skin or into muscle
Injection of hiv prep drug
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G9092 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What is G9092 used for on a medical bill?
HCPCS code G9092 is used on medical bills for professional services (cms-defined procedures): Oncology; disease status; rectal cancer, limited to invasive cancer, adenocarcinoma as predominant cell type; extent of disease initially established as t1-3, n1-2, m0 (prior to neo-adjuvant therapy, if any) with no evidence of disease progression, recurrence or metastases (for use in a medicare-approved demonstration project). Up to 49% of medical bills contain at least one error (CFPB, 2023), and codes in this category most often get flagged for service billed at a level not supported by documentation. If you see G9092 on your bill, request the itemized statement and compare the units, date of service, and description to your Explanation of Benefits before paying.
How much should G9092 cost?
How much G9092 should cost depends on your payer and region. Up to 49% of medical bills contain at least one error (CFPB, 2023), and pricing for this HCPCS code is set by Medicare fee schedules for Medicare claims and by negotiated allowed amounts for commercial plans. Check the Medicare fee-schedule lookup tool, your insurer's member portal, or run a free BillBusted scan to compare your charge against typical allowed amounts.
Can I dispute a G9092 charge on my medical bill?
Yes, you can dispute a G9092 charge on your medical bill if the units, modifier, date of service, or coverage doesn't match the medical record or your insurance benefits. About 73.7% of patients who actually dispute a medical bill receive a correction (JAMA Health Forum, 2024). Request the itemized bill, compare to your EOB, and use BillBusted's Resolution Pack to draft the dispute letter if needed.
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