G2068 HCPCS code: Medication assisted treatment, buprenorphine (oral); weekly bundle including dispensing and/or administration, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program)
G2068 is the HCPCS Level II code for medication assisted treatment, buprenorphine (oral); weekly bundle including dispensing and/or administration, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program). In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $267.31 per service for G2068 across 24,473 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. In 2024, about 434 clinicians billed Medicare for G2068 for 1,651 beneficiaries; Ohio, California, Maryland accounted for 49% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | M5D |
| Added | 2020-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2020-01-01 |
Who bills G2068 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 434 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 1,651 |
| States with claims | 28 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Ohio, California, Maryland) | 49% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G2068, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,658 | 1,512 | $248.88 | $243.70 |
| 2023 | 24,831 | 1,543 | $264.83 | $260.27 |
| 2024 | 24,473 | 1,651 | $272.69 | $267.31 |
States with the most G2068 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4,740 | $267.53 |
| California | 3,961 | $262.80 |
| Maryland | 2,605 | $282.62 |
| North Carolina | 1,862 | $263.28 |
| Vermont | 917 | $274.11 |
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 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A59718: Billing and Coding: Opioid Treatment Programs (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
Covered diagnoses (39 ICD-10-CM codes)
The diagnoses most often listed as covered in the policy articles above:
| ICD-10-CM | Diagnosis | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|
| F11.10 | Opioid abuse, uncomplicated | 1 |
| F11.11 | Opioid abuse, in remission | 1 |
| F11.120 | Opioid abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated | 1 |
| F11.121 | Opioid abuse with intoxication delirium | 1 |
| F11.122 | Opioid abuse with intoxication with perceptual disturbance | 1 |
| F11.13 | Opioid abuse with withdrawal | 1 |
| F11.14 | Opioid abuse with opioid-induced mood disorder | 1 |
| F11.150 | Opioid abuse with opioid-induced psychotic disorder with delusions | 1 |
| F11.151 | Opioid abuse with opioid-induced psychotic disorder with hallucinations | 1 |
| F11.181 | Opioid abuse with opioid-induced sexual dysfunction | 1 |
Showing 10 of 39. The full list, non-covered diagnoses and CSV export are in Caduvo.
What changed for G2068
- 2020-01-01: G2068 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 G2068?
G2068 is the HCPCS Level II code for medication assisted treatment, buprenorphine (oral); weekly bundle including dispensing and/or administration, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program). Short descriptor: "Med assist tx bupre oral".
How much does Medicare pay for G2068?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $267.31 per service (average allowed $272.69).
Does Medicare cover G2068?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Which diagnoses support coverage for G2068?
Medicare policy articles that cite G2068 list 39 covered ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes across 1 article. The most cited include F11.10 (Opioid abuse, uncomplicated), F11.11 (Opioid abuse, in remission), F11.120 (Opioid abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated). A listed diagnosis is necessary but not sufficient; the policy's other criteria still apply.
How many units of G2068 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related G20 codes
- G2000 — Blinded administration of convulsive therapy procedure, either electroconvulsive therapy (ect, current covered gold standard) or magnetic seizure therapy (mst, non-covered experimental therapy), performed in an approved ide-based clinical trial, per treatment session
- G2001 — Brief (20 minutes) in-home visit for a new patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2002 — Limited (30 minutes) in-home visit for a new patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2003 — Moderate (45 minutes) in-home visit for a new patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2004 — Comprehensive (60 minutes) in-home visit for a new patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2005 — Extensive (75 minutes) in-home visit for a new patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2006 — Brief (20 minutes) in-home visit for an existing patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2007 — Limited (30 minutes) in-home visit for an existing patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2008 — Moderate (45 minutes) in-home visit for an existing patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2009 — Comprehensive (60 minutes) in-home visit for an existing patient post-discharge. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility within 90 days following discharge from an inpatient facility and no more than 9 times.)
- G2010 — Remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient (e.g., store and forward), including interpretation with follow-up with the patient within 24 business hours, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an e/m service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment
- G2011 — Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention, 5-14 minutes
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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.