2024 HCPCS Code G9979

Remote in-home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient for use only in a medicare-approved bundled payments for care improvement advanced (bpci advanced) model episode of care, which requires these 3 key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; straightforward medical decision making, furnished in real time using interactive audio and video technology. counseling and coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the needs of the patient or the family or both. usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. typically, 20 minutes are spent with the patient or family or both via real time, audio and video intercommunications technology

Short Description	Remote e/m new pt 20mins
HCPCS Coverage Code	C - Carrier judgment
HCPCS Action Code	N - No maintenance for this code
HCPCS Action Effective Date	October 01, 2018
HCPCS Code Added Date	October 01, 2018
HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code	13 - Price established by carriers (e.G., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code	A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number
HCPCS Type Of Service Code	1 - Medical care
HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity	0