G0379 Direct refer hospital observ
Also known as: direct refer to observation, ED refer to obs
Physician referral and direct admission of patient to hospital observation care with initial evaluation and management.
In Plain Language
direct hospital monitoring admission
Clinical Context
Covers direct placement to observation status with physician evaluation and care coordination at time of referral.
RVU Information
CPT G0379 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0379?
CPT G0379 (Direct refer hospital observ) is a G Codes code. Physician referral and direct admission of patient to hospital observation care with initial evaluation and management.
Who uses CPT code G0379?
CPT G0379 is used by Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine. Covers direct placement to observation status with physician evaluation and care coordination at time of referral.
When is CPT G0379 used?
Covers direct placement to observation status with physician evaluation and care coordination at time of referral.
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