HCPCS code G0445 — High inten beh couns std 30m. Status: Active. Effective Nov 8, 2011. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G0445

Active

High inten beh couns std 30m

High intensity behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infection; face-to-face, individual, includes: education, skills training and guidance on how to change sexual behavior; performed semi-annually, 30 minutes

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Nov 8, 2011
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: S — Significant procedure — not subject to multiple procedure reduction
OPPS APC: 5822

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of G0445 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 1

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits