G0179 HCPCS code: Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and allowed practitioners to affirm the initial implementation of the plan of care
G0179 is the HCPCS Level II code for physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and allowed practitioners to affirm the initial implementation of the plan of care. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $30.17 per service for G0179 across 584,588 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume fell 8% from 2022 to 2024 (636,870 to 584,588 services). In 2024, about 46,314 clinicians billed Medicare for G0179 for 309,372 beneficiaries; Texas, California, Florida accounted for 44% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 11 — Priced using national relative value units (Physician Fee Schedule) |
| BETOS category | Y1 |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2020-03-01 |
Who bills G0179 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 46,314 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 309,372 |
| States with claims | 55 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, California, Florida) | 44% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G0179, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 636,870 | 331,013 | $40.29 | $30.10 |
| 2023 | 596,532 | 313,697 | $40.12 | $30.17 |
| 2024 | 584,588 | 309,372 | $40.05 | $30.17 |
States with the most G0179 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 103,200 | $29.40 |
| California | 98,323 | $33.63 |
| Florida | 57,806 | $30.14 |
| Illinois | 30,183 | $31.90 |
| Ohio | 23,786 | $27.30 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Code Descriptor / CPT Instruction |
What changed for G0179
- 2001-01-01: G0179 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G0179?
G0179 is the HCPCS Level II code for physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and allowed practitioners to affirm the initial implementation of the plan of care. Short descriptor: "Md recertification hha pt".
How much does Medicare pay for G0179?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $30.17 per service (average allowed $40.05).
Does Medicare cover G0179?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of G0179 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related G01 codes
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- G0102 — Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination
- G0103 — Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (PSA)
- G0104 — Colorectal cancer screening; flexible sigmoidoscopy
- G0105 — Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
- G0106 — Colorectal cancer screening; alternative to g0104, screening sigmoidoscopy, barium enema
- G0108 — Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, individual, per 30 minutes
- G0109 — Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes
- G0117 — Glaucoma screening for high risk patients furnished by an optometrist or ophthalmologist
- G0118 — Glaucoma screening for high risk patient furnished under the direct supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist
- G0120 — Colorectal cancer screening; alternative to g0105, screening colonoscopy, barium enema.
- G0121 — Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.