HCPCS code G0018 — Crisis psychotherapy add 30m.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2024.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
G0018
ActiveCrisis psychotherapy add 30m
Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); each additional 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service)
Category:
Procedures
Section:
G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective:
Jan 1, 2024
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
M
— Items / services not billable to the fiscal intermediary or MAC
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of G0018 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 4 |
| Practitioner Services | 3 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2024-Q1Crisis psychotherapy add 30m