acohn1986
Contributor
Can someone help with giving information on G0444 Depression screening.
The HCPCS code states 15 minutes.
I know common benchmark for time is half so provider would need to spend at least 8 minutes providing this.
My question is, since this states 15 minutes is this time a requirement to deliver this screening or is it a suggested amount of time?
The only thing I have been able to find is from Wisconsin Medical Society which says;
CMS intent is that HCPCS code G0444 cover up to 15 minutes. The screening does not have to be exactly 15 minutes long.
Does anyone have anything official on this and can you tell me if time must be documented?
Thanks
The HCPCS code states 15 minutes.
I know common benchmark for time is half so provider would need to spend at least 8 minutes providing this.
My question is, since this states 15 minutes is this time a requirement to deliver this screening or is it a suggested amount of time?
The only thing I have been able to find is from Wisconsin Medical Society which says;
CMS intent is that HCPCS code G0444 cover up to 15 minutes. The screening does not have to be exactly 15 minutes long.
Does anyone have anything official on this and can you tell me if time must be documented?
Thanks