2012年10月19日 · Code G0444 may be reported for an annual depression screening up to 15 minutes using any standardized instrument (e.g., PHQ-9) in a primary care setting with clinical staff who can advise the physician of screening results and who can facilitate and coordinate referrals to mental health treatment as necessary.

HCPCS code G0444 for Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes as maintained by CMS falls under Counseling, Screening, and Prevention Services. Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

2019年9月12日 · That means if a provider bills G0444, regardless of diagnosis, G0444 will pay 100%, without assessing member's deductible or charging the member, as this is considered a preventive benefit. I'm being asked to setup 96127 for depression screening requiring diagnosis Z13.32, which I understand, as 96127 seems to be pretty broad.

2012年10月25日 · We were billing the G0444 with G0438 or G0439 and getting paid. Recently we started doing the wellness visit at the same time as a E/M with a 25 modifier on the E/M Medicare paid for the E/M and the G0438 or G0439 but now they are denying the G0444 saying a modifier is needed. I tried billing with a 59 Modifier on the G0444 but it still denied.

2022年7月29日 · 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 with another procedure or procedure/modifier provided on same day according to NCCI". Can...

2018年9月19日 · G0444 may not be billed with G0402 (IPPE) and G0438 (Initial AWV). However, if furnished and properly documented you CAN bill G0444 with G0439 (subsequent AWV). I would not use Modifier 25 on AWV/IPPE due to the nature of the non-E/M visit, however Modifier 59 and XU might be appropriate.

2021年5月20日 · I have only billed the G0444 with the subsequent AWV G0439. Now for commercial, I have billed a 96127 w/ 99406 adding a 25 modifier, however you must makes sure it is documented and with the correct dx in order for insurance to cover. It is the brief emotional/behavior assessment. I hope this helps!

2024年3月14日 · Hi, G0444 is not billable under BH, it's considered part of the service, you might want to look at 90792 for an Initial evaluation instead of an E/M for new patients for MD, NP and CNS.

2020年1月29日 · In 2019, G0444 and G0442 could be billed together with G0439 (with proper documentation and modifiers). Now, in 2020, there is a CCI edit that states code G0444 is column 2 code for G0442 and you cannot override it.

2013年5月10日 · I have an issue concerning G0444 (depression screening) and want to know if G0444 Is bundled with G0438 or G0439. To me these should be included because the Annual Wellness Visits (AMV) or the IPPE include a Depression Screening. Any …