Wiki G0444 Depression Screening for Medicare

[abranch13]

Are we able to bill G0444 on Medicare pts for a Depression Screening at the same visit we bill for an E&M for the physician's office visit? Will Medicare reimburse for both done at the same visit?

 

[Colliemom]

Any response to this question? We are also wondering if this will be covered, it was billed with the following codes:
G0438
99213-25
81002
93000
G0444

The G0444 is being denied, but looking at the CMS website, I think it should be covered. We are being told we should bill with the GZ modifier, does this sound correct?

 

[DeniMCharlotte]

Any response to this question? We are also wondering if this will be covered, it was billed with the following codes:
G0438
99213-25
81002
93000
G0444

The G0444 is being denied, but looking at the CMS website, I think it should be covered. We are being told we should bill with the GZ modifier, does this sound correct?

Billing the GZ modifier sounds incorrect to me considering the GZ is for items that aren't considered reasonable and necessary by Medicare.

 

[andijo]

The G0444 is included with the G0402 and G0438, it can only be billed with the G0439.
Per the CCI Edits.