G0413 HCPCS code: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns which disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral or bilateral, (includes ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum)
G0413 is the HCPCS Level II code for percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns which disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral or bilateral, (includes ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum). In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $672.87 per service for G0413 across 1,997 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 rose 30% from 2022 to 2024 (1,539 to 1,997 services). In 2024, about 892 clinicians billed Medicare for G0413 for 1,663 beneficiaries; California, Texas, Florida accounted for 24% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | P3D |
| Added | 2009-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
Who bills G0413 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 892 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,663 |
| States with claims | 39 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Texas, Florida) | 24% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G0413, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,539 | 1,277 | $855.86 | $682.10 |
| 2023 | 1,691 | 1,413 | $828.46 | $660.28 |
| 2024 | 1,997 | 1,663 | $844.05 | $672.87 |
States with the most G0413 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 188 | $704.73 |
| Texas | 136 | $760.02 |
| Florida | 135 | $668.20 |
| Washington | 125 | $688.66 |
| Ohio | 96 | $685.50 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Anatomic Consideration |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for G0413
- 2009-01-01: G0413 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 G0413?
G0413 is the HCPCS Level II code for percutaneous skeletal fixation of posterior pelvic bone fracture and/or dislocation, for fracture patterns which disrupt the pelvic ring, unilateral or bilateral, (includes ilium, sacroiliac joint and/or sacrum). Short descriptor: "Pelvic ring fracture uni/bil".
How much does Medicare pay for G0413?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $672.87 per service (average allowed $844.05).
Does Medicare cover G0413?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of G0413 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related G04 codes
- G0400 — Home sleep test (hst) with type iv portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 3 channels
- G0402 — Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment
- G0403 — Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report
- G0404 — Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report, performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination
- G0405 — Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; interpretation and report only, performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination
- G0406 — Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 15 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
- G0407 — Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
- G0408 — Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth
- G0409 — Social work and psychological services, directly relating to and/or furthering the patient's rehabilitation goals, each 15 minutes, face-to-face; individual (services provided by a corf-qualified social worker or psychologist in a corf)
- G0410 — Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutes
- G0411 — Interactive group psychotherapy, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutes
- G0412 — Open treatment of iliac spine(s), tuberosity avulsion, or iliac wing fracture(s), unilateral or bilateral for pelvic bone fracture patterns which do not disrupt the pelvic ring includes internal fixation, when performed
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; 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.