We only have RN so I only use the G0299 for Medicare and Medicare type payers.. I would also be interested to hear if other providers use the 15 minute code and what they use them for.

 

 

 

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HCPCS Code

Valid For Dates of Service

Description

G0299

Services provided on or after January 1, 2016

Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (RN) in home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.

G0300

Services provided on or after January 1, 2016

Direct skilled nursing of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes. 

G0493

Services provided on or after January 1, 2017

Skilled services of a registered nurse (RN) for the observation and assessment of the patient's condition, each 15 minutes.

NOTE: Only valid for home health providers.

G0494

Services provided on or after January 1, 2017

Skilled services of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for the observation and assessment of a patient's condition, each 15 minutes.

NOTE: Only valid for home health providers.

G0495

Services provided on or after January 1, 2017

Skilled services of a registered nurse (RN), in the training and/or education of a patient or family member, in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes. 

NOTE: Only valid for home health providers.

G0496

Services provided on or after January 1, 2017

Skilled services of a licensed practical nurse (LPN), in the training and/or education of a patient or family member, in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.

NOTE: Only valid for home health providers.

 

 

I have a couple of questions regarding the G Codes when billing RN services. 

 

                Is everybody using these codes or are they just billing with the G0299 RN code?

 

                If you are using them, is it only for the Medicare and Medicare like payors?

 

For our waiver and MA clients we are using the T codes.

 

Thanks for your time and information.

 

Becky Landman

LifeCare Home Care & Hospice

715 Delmore Drive

Roseau, MN  56751

218-463-3211 Ext. 4173

 

 

 

 

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