HCPCS code G0176 — Opps/php/iop; activity thrpy. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G0176

Active

Opps/php/iop; activity thrpy

Activity therapy, such as music, dance, art or play therapies not for recreation, related to the care and treatment of patient's disabling mental health problems, per session (45 minutes or more)

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Jan 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: P — Partial hospitalization

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of G0176 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 5

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

NCCI Edits — Reverse Direction

G0176 cannot be billed together with the following column 1 codes without appropriate documentation.

Column 1 Code Modifier
G0409 Modifier may bypass edit
G0410 Modifier may bypass edit
G0411 Modifier may bypass edit

Source: CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2024-Q1
    Opps/php/iop; activity thrpy
  • Revised 2024-Q1
    Opps/php;activity therapy
    Opps/php/iop; activity thrpy