HCPCS code G0447 — Behavior counsel obesity 15m.
Status: Active.
Effective Nov 29, 2011.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
G0447
ActiveBehavior counsel obesity 15m
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes
Category:
Procedures
Section:
G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective:
Nov 29, 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 G0447 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