HCPCS code G0030 describes the procedure of screening patients for tobacco use and providing tobacco cessation intervention. This code is used when a healthcare provider identifies a patient as a tobacco user and offers counseling, pharmacotherapy, or both, either during the measurement period or within the six months prior to the measurement period. 1. What…
HCPCS code G0029 describes a specific scenario where tobacco screening is not performed or tobacco cessation intervention is not provided during the measurement period or in the six months prior to the measurement period. This code is used to indicate that the healthcare provider did not conduct any screening for tobacco use or offer any…
HCPCS code G0028 describes the documentation of medical reasons for not screening for tobacco use. This code is used when a healthcare provider determines that it is not appropriate or necessary to screen a patient for tobacco use due to certain medical reasons. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G0028,…
HCPCS code G0027 describes a specific procedure known as semen analysis. This code is used to identify the presence and/or motility of sperm, excluding Huhner, in a semen sample. It is commonly used in the field of reproductive medicine to assess male fertility and diagnose potential issues with sperm quality and function. 1. What is…
HCPCS code G0024 describes principal illness navigation services that require an additional 30 minutes per calendar month. This code is used to identify and bill for the additional time spent by healthcare providers in assisting patients with navigating through the healthcare system. It is important for medical coders to understand the specific meaning and usage…
HCPCS code G0023 describes principal illness navigation services provided by certified or trained auxiliary personnel under the direction of a physician or other practitioner. These services are aimed at assisting patients with serious, high-risk conditions in navigating their healthcare journey and accessing the necessary support and resources. The code covers a 60-minute session per calendar…
HCPCS code G0022 describes community health integration services, specifically each additional 30 minutes per calendar month. This code is used to identify and bill for additional time spent by healthcare providers in delivering community health integration services to patients. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G0022, including its official description,…
HCPCS code G0019 describes community health integration services performed by certified or trained auxiliary personnel, including a community health worker, under the direction of a physician or other practitioner. These services are aimed at addressing social determinants of health (sdoh) needs that significantly limit the ability to diagnose or treat the problem(s) addressed in an…
HCPCS code G0018 describes the provision of psychotherapy for crisis in an applicable site of service. This code is used to identify additional 30-minute increments of crisis psychotherapy services provided in a non-office setting where the non-facility rate for these services applies. In this article, we will explore the details of HCPCS code G0018, including…
HCPCS code G0017 describes the psychotherapy for crisis services furnished in an applicable site of service. This code is used to identify and bill for the first 60 minutes of crisis psychotherapy provided in any place of service where the non-facility rate for these services applies, other than the office setting. In this article, we…
