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HCPCS codes / G / G0379

G0379

Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care

Code type
HCPCS Level II
Coverage
Special coverage instructions
BETOS category
M2A
Pricing indicator
00
Effective date
20100101
CMS processing notePAYMENT IS FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT ONLY. NOT PAYABLE UNDER THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH FR DATE 8/9/2002 (HOPPS), PAGE 52105.
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