G0317 Prolong nursin fac evaluation 15m
Also known as: prolonged nursing home eval, extended NH visit
Prolonged nursing facility evaluation and management service adding 15 minutes of physician time for comprehensive assessment.
In Plain Language
longer nursing home doctor visit
Clinical Context
Used in skilled nursing facilities when additional physician time is needed for complex patient assessment and care planning.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.61 |
| Total RVU | 0.61 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.61, this code ranks in the 36th percentile among G Codes codes — 1.6x below the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0317?
CPT G0317 (Prolong nursin fac evaluation 15m) is a G Codes code. Prolonged nursing facility evaluation and management service adding 15 minutes of physician time for comprehensive assessment.
Who uses CPT code G0317?
CPT G0317 is used by Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Used in skilled nursing facilities when additional physician time is needed for complex patient assessment and care planning.
When is CPT G0317 used?
Used in skilled nursing facilities when additional physician time is needed for complex patient assessment and care planning.
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