G9148 HCPCS code: National committee for quality assurance - level 1 medical home
G9148 is the HCPCS Level II code for national committee for quality assurance - level 1 medical home. 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 practitioner claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2011-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2011-07-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| practitioner claims | 1 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
What changed for G9148
- 2011-07-01: G9148 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 G9148?
G9148 is the HCPCS Level II code for national committee for quality assurance - level 1 medical home. Short descriptor: "Medical home level 1".
Does Medicare cover G9148?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of G9148 can be billed per day?
1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.