Wiki G0444 and G0439

[StacyGalloway]

Does anyone know if the Depression screening (G0444) is included with the "medicare wellness" exam? It seems to me that I have read that some where but now can not remember where.

Help...Thanks!

 

[Teresa Collins]

It can be reported separately when done at the same time as the Annual Wellness Visit. So you can bill G0439 & G0444.

I hope this helps.

 

[GEMTJ]

A quick follow up to Teresa's reply: Is there any reason to code G0438 twice in a 3-month period?

 

[Teresa Collins]

A quick follow up to Teresa's reply: Is there any reason to code G0438 twice in a 3-month period?

No, there is no reason to code G0438 twice in a 3 month period. G0438 is the Annual Wellness Visit, initial visit; therefore, it will be coded/service rendered only once per Medicare patient.

I hope this helps.

 

[bergpws]

It can be reported separately when done at the same time as the Annual Wellness Visit. So you can bill G0439 & G0444.

I hope this helps.

Can you direct me to where this documentation is kept at Medicare website? From what I read the G0444 is bundled into the G0439.
I am having the hardest time finding anything concrete regarding this.
Thanks!
CC

 

[StacyGalloway]

After much research and denials from Medicare - G0444 IS included with the
G0402 G0438 and G0439

 

[PatriciaWright]

Medicare Secondary

We are having issues with Medicare saying we cannot file claims on paper it must be electronic. Anyoe else having this issue?