S0220 HCPCS code: Medical conference by a physician with interdisciplinary team of health professionals or representatives of community agencies to coordinate activities of patient care (patient is present); approximately 30 minutes
S0220 is the HCPCS Level II code for medical conference by a physician with interdisciplinary team of health professionals or representatives of community agencies to coordinate activities of patient care (patient is present); approximately 30 minutes. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | S codes — Temporary national codes (non-Medicare) |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
What changed for S0220
- 2001-01-01: S0220 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 S0220?
S0220 is the HCPCS Level II code for medical conference by a physician with interdisciplinary team of health professionals or representatives of community agencies to coordinate activities of patient care (patient is present); approximately 30 minutes. Short descriptor: "Medical conference by physic".
Does Medicare cover S0220?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related S02 codes
- S0201 — Partial hospitalization services, less than 24 hours, per diem
- S0207 — Paramedic intercept, non-hospital-based als service (non-voluntary), non-transport
- S0208 — Paramedic intercept, hospital-based als service (non-voluntary), non-transport
- S0209 — Wheelchair van, mileage, per mile
- S0215 — Non-emergency transportation; mileage, per mile
- S0221 — Medical conference by a physician with interdisciplinary team of health professionals or representatives of community agencies to coordinate activities of patient care (patient is present); approximately 60 minutes
- S0250 — Comprehensive geriatric assessment and treatment planning performed by assessment team
- S0255 — Hospice referral visit (advising patient and family of care options) performed by nurse, social worker, or other designated staff
- S0257 — Counseling and discussion regarding advance directives or end of life care planning and decisions, with patient and/or surrogate (list separately in addition to code for appropriate evaluation and management service)
- S0260 — History and physical (outpatient or office) related to surgical procedure (list separately in addition to code for appropriate evaluation and management service)
- S0265 — Genetic counseling, under physician supervision, each 15 minutes
- S0270 — Physician management of patient home care, standard monthly case rate (per 30 days)
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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.