HCPCS Code For Annual Depression Screening, 15 Minutes G0444

HomeCodesHCPCSHCPCS CodesProcedures / Professional Services G0008-G9999Counseling, Screening, and Prevention Services G0438-G0451Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0443 G0444 G0445 HCPCS Code for Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

HCPCS code G0444 for Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes as maintained by CMS falls under Counseling, Screening, and Prevention Services.

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Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes

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Have a question about HCPCS Code G0444 ? Start a discussion here Medicare G0438 and G0444 denial [QUOTE="sls314, post: 514642, member: 523015"] There is an NCCI edit for G0438 and G0444. G0444 is considered to be a component of G0438. If you look on the link below from the American Academy of... [ Read More ] Medicare G0438 and G0444 denial [QUOTE="mgarcia400, post: 514633, member: 133599"] I work for Family Practice. I billed G0438 for patient as well G0444 for depression screening. I have seen G0444 on the preventative list for Medicar... [ Read More ] Medicare G0438 and G0444 denial I work for Family Practice. I billed G0438 for patient as well G0444 for depression screening. I have seen G0444 on the preventative list for Medicare. G0444 was denied for "combination not compatible... [ Read More ] Preventive Depression Screening CPT G0444 or 96127? [QUOTE="Cresencia, post: 514002, member: 559882"] G0444 - is an annual screening for Adults. Medicare covers annual adult screening for depression in the primary care setting, etc, once in a 12 month... [ Read More ] Preventive Depression Screening CPT G0444 or 96127? [QUOTE="[email protected], post: 513741, member: 203908"] I work for a pediatric practice and have found that Highmark is not reimbursing 96127. They are actually putting what they would pay out to ... [ Read More ] Preventive Depression Screening CPT G0444 or 96127? I work for a pediatric practice and have found that Highmark is not reimbursing 96127. They are actually putting what they would pay out to patient responsibility. I spoke to one of our provider rep... [ Read More ] Depression screening G0444 As per the code description its 15 min can we use the same code if the duration is less than 15 min or below half time of 8 min?... [ Read More ] Depression screening [QUOTE="KWARD1108, post: 511514, member: 654614"] On depression screening...Is G0444 just for medicare? When coding depression for commercial can you not use G0444? [/QUOTE] For non-Medicare patients ... [ Read More ] Depression screening Yes, the G0444 if for Medicare only. Commercials payors typically consider the depression screening to be bundled with a preventive visit.... [ Read More ] Depression screening On depression screening...Is G0444 just for medicare? When coding depression for commercial can you not use G0444?... [ Read More ] View All

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