HCPCS code G0379 — Direct refer hospital observ. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2010. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G0379

Active

Direct refer hospital observ

Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Jan 1, 2010
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: J2 — Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC when billed with primary J1
OPPS APC: 5025

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of G0379 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 1
Practitioner Services 0

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits