HCPCS code G2079 — Take-hom buprenorphine.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2020.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
G2079
ActiveTake-hom buprenorphine
Take-home supply of buprenorphine (oral); up to 7 additional day supply (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program); list separately in addition to code for primary procedure
Category:
Procedures
Section:
G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective:
Jan 1, 2020
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
A
— Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of G2079 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 | 3 |
| 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 2020-Q1Take-hom buprenorphine