G0308 HCPCS code: Creation of subcutaneous pocket with insertion of 180 day implantable interstitial glucose sensor, including system activation and patient training
G0308 is the HCPCS Level II code for creation of subcutaneous pocket with insertion of 180 day implantable interstitial glucose sensor, including system activation and patient training. CMS terminated G0308 on 2022-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. In 2022 Medicare paid an average of $2,659.40 per service for G0308 across 12 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. In 2022, about 8 clinicians billed Medicare for G0308 for 12 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | M5D |
| Added | 2022-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2023-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2022-12-31 |
Who bills G0308 (2022)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 8 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 12 |
| States with claims | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G0308, 2022–2022
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | $3,337.43 | $2,659.40 |
What changed for G0308
- 2022-07-01: G0308 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 G0308?
G0308 is the HCPCS Level II code for creation of subcutaneous pocket with insertion of 180 day implantable interstitial glucose sensor, including system activation and patient training. Short descriptor: "180 d implant glucose sensor".
How much does Medicare pay for G0308?
In 2022, the average Medicare payment was $2,659.40 per service (average allowed $3,337.43).
Does Medicare cover G0308?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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- G0303 — Pre-operative pulmonary surgery services for preparation for lvrs, 10 to 15 days of services
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- G0305 — Post-discharge pulmonary surgery services after lvrs, minimum of 6 days of services
- G0306 — Complete cbc, automated (hgb, hct, rbc, wbc, without platelet count) and automated wbc differential count
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- G0309 — Removal of implantable interstitial glucose sensor with creation of subcutaneous pocket at different anatomic site and insertion of new 180 day implantable sensor, including system activation
- G0310 — Immunization counseling by a physician or other qualified health care professional when the vaccine(s) is not administered on the same date of service, 5 to 15 mins time (this code is used for medicaid billing purposes)
- G0311 — Immunization counseling by a physician or other qualified health care professional when the vaccine(s) is not administered on the same date of service, 16-30 mins time (this code is used for medicaid billing purposes)
- G0312 — Immunization counseling by a physician or other qualified health care professional when the vaccine(s) is not administered on the same date of service for ages under 21, 5 to 15 mins time (this code is used for medicaid billing purposes)
- G0313 — Immunization counseling by a physician or other qualified health care professional when the vaccine(s) is not administered on the same date of service for ages under 21, 16-30 mins time (this code is used for medicaid billing purposes)
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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.