New and Deleted G codes

Added G – codes

G0442 Reimbursement Annual alcohol misuse screening, 15 minutes (effective 10/17/11)

G0443 Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes (effective 10/17/11)

G0444 Annual depression screening, 15 minutes (effective 10/14/11)

G0445 High intensity behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infection; face-to-face, individual, includes: education, skills training and guidance on how to change sexual behavior; performed semi-annually, 30 minutes (effective 11/08/11)

G0446 Intensive behavioral therapy to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, individual, face-to-face, bi-annual, 15 minutes (effective 11/08/11)

G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes (effective 11/29/11)

G0448 Insertion or replacement of a permanent pacing cardioverter-defibrillator system with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber with insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing

G0449 Annual face-to-face obesity screening, 15 minutes (effective 11/29/11)

G0450 Screening for sexually transmitted infections, includes laboratory tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis b (effective 11/08/11)

G0451 Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument form

G9156 Evaluation for wheelchair requiring face to face visit with physician

Deleted G – codes

G0440 Application of tissue cultured allogeneic skin substitute or dermal substitute; for use on lower limb, includes the site preparation and debridement if performed; first 25 sq cm or less

G0441 Application of tissue cultured allogeneic skin substitute or dermal substitute; for use on lower limb, includes the site preparation and debridement if performed; each additional 25 sq cm

G9041 Rehabilitation services for low vision by qualified occupational therapist, direct one-on-one contact, each 15 minutes

G9042 Rehabilitation services for low vision by certified orientation and mobility specialists, direct one-on-one contact, each 15 minutes

G9043 Rehabilitation services for low vision by certified low vision rehabilitation therapist, direct one-on-one contact, each 15 minutes

G9044 Rehabilitation services for low vision by certified low vision rehabilitation teacher, direct one-on-one contact, each 15 minutes