G25.0: Essential tremor

G25.0, essential tremor, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 15 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 24 HCPCS Level II codes, including A4542 (Supplies and accessories for external upper limb tremor…), E0734 (External upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral…), J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit). 2 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; A4542 pays $526.85 depending on the state. The articles come from 7 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with G25.0 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
A4542Supplies and accessories for external upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral nerves of the wristCarrier judgment$526.851
E0734External upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral nerves of the wristCarrier judgment$448.33 (RR)1
J0585Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unitSpecial coverage instructions apply—8
J0588Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unitCarrier judgment—8
J0586Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 unitsCarrier judgment—8
J0587Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—8
J0589Injection, daxibotulinumtoxina-lanm, 1 unitCarrier judgment—8
G0340Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, fractionated treatment, all lesions, per session, second through fifth sessions, maximum five sessions per course of treatmentCarrier judgment—2
G0339Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session or first session of fractionated treatmentCarrier judgment—2
G0563Stereotactic body radiation therapy, treatment delivery, per fraction to 1 or more lesions, including image guidance and real-time positron emissions-based delivery adjustments to 1 or more lesions, entire course not to exceed 5 fractionsCarrier judgment—1
G0451Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument formCarrier judgment—2
G0017Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); first 60 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0018Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); each additional 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service)Carrier judgment—1
G0560Safety planning interventions, each 20 minutes personally performed by the billing practitioner, including assisting the patient in the identification of the following personalized elements of a safety plan: recognizing warning signs of an impending suicidal or substance use-related crisis; employing internal coping strategies; utilizing social contacts and social settings as a means of distraction from suicidal thoughts or risky substance use; utilizing family members, significant others, caregivers, and/or friends to help resolve the crisis; contacting mental health or substance use disorder professionals or agencies; and making the environment safeCarrier judgment—1
G2187Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: head traumaCarrier judgment—1
G2188Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: new or change in headache above 50 years of ageCarrier judgment—1
G2189Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: abnormal neurologic examCarrier judgment—1
G2190Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: headache radiating to the neckCarrier judgment—1
G2191Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: positional headachesCarrier judgment—1
G2192Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: temporal headaches in patients over 55 years of ageCarrier judgment—1
G2193Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: new onset headache in pre-school children or younger (<6 years of age)Carrier judgment—1
G2194Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: new onset headache in pediatric patients with disabilities for which headache is a concern as inferred from behaviorCarrier judgment—1
G2195Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: occipital headache in childrenCarrier judgment—1
G0255Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction test, (snct) per limb, any nerveNon-covered by MedicareNot covered1

Medicare policy articles listing G25.0

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other G25 diagnoses (Other extrapyramidal and movement disorders)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover G25.0 (Essential tremor)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 15 Medicare billing and coding articles list G25.0 as a covered diagnosis for 24 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 G25.0?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are A4542 (Supplies and accessories for external upper limb tremor…, 1 article); E0734 (External upper limb tremor stimulator of the peripheral…, 1 article); J0585 (Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, 8 articles); J0588 (Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, 8 articles); J0586 (Injection, abobotulinumtoxina, 5 units, 8 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with G25.0?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): A4542 $526.85; E0734 $448.33 (RR). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.

Which Medicare policy articles list G25.0?

A59680 (External Upper Limb Tremor Stimulator Therapy - Policy Article); A57715 (Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxins); A58423 (Billing and Coding: Botulinum Toxins), and 12 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code G25.0?

G25.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for essential tremor, in category G25 (Other extrapyramidal and movement disorders), chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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