Wiki G0444

[lbortzfield]

Hello,

G0444 is time based 5-15 minutes. If the PHQ2 is negative what are other offices doing to meet the 5-15 minutes? Just need to know if we are missing something.

 

[rthomas@impcna.com]

Hello,

G0444 is time based 5-15 minutes. If the PHQ2 is negative what are other offices doing to meet the 5-15 minutes? Just need to know if we are missing something.

We use the PHQ9 and the provider has a brief discussion with the patient regarding depression.

 

[lbortzfield]

We use the PHQ9 and the provider has a brief discussion with the patient regarding depression.

Ok thanks!

 

[lbortzfield]

We use the PHQ9 and the provider has a brief discussion with the patient regarding d

We use the PHQ9 and the provider has a brief discussion with the patient regarding depression.

In your work flow with PHQ9 does the nurse sit with patient and go through the PHQ9?

 

[rthomas@impcna.com]

In your work flow with PHQ9 does the nurse sit with patient and go through the PHQ9?

Yes, the nurse does the assessment with the patient then the provider reviews it and has a discussion with the patient.

 

[lbortzfield]

Yes, the nurse does the assessment with the patient then the provider reviews it and has a discussion with the patient.

Thanks!

 

[Cls1530]

We use the PHQ9 and the provider has a brief discussion with the patient regarding depression.

We use the PHQ9 also.

 

[aknopp@prammd.com]

Has anyone recently noticed/received denials with Humana for the G0444 being billed with G0439, and/or 99214, 93000? The denial reasoning is "invalid principal diagnosis" The dx code we have been using is Z13.31, unless they have a dx code of depression.

 

[midnight1995]

I am also receiving denials from Humana Medicare: G0444 w/Z13.31 and G0442 w/Z13.89 - stating invalid primary dx code. I am unable to find any changes nor CMS changes for ICD as well.

 

[eharloff]

I am in MI and receiving denials from Humana for invalid primary dx, but I'm also receiving denials for G0444 from BCBS Medicare Plus Blue Procedure code incidental to primary procedure. G0439, 99213-25, G0444-59, G8510.

This just started like 1.5 weeks ago.