HCPCS code G2251 — Brief chkin, 5-10, non-e/m. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2021. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G2251

Active

Brief chkin, 5-10, non-e/m

Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a qualified health care professional who cannot report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to a service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of clinical discussion

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Jan 1, 2021
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: A — Paid under a separate fee schedule (not OPPS)

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of G2251 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

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 2021-Q1
    Brief chkin, 5-10, non-e/m