G0471 Venous blood coll snf/hha
Also known as: blood draw SNF, phlebotomy home health, venous sample collection
Venipuncture blood specimen collection service in skilled nursing facility or home health agency setting.
In Plain Language
Blood sample collection at nursing home; Nurse-drawn blood test; Lab specimen collection
Clinical Context
Separate reimbursement for blood collection in home health or SNF settings when medically necessary and distinct from E/M services.
RVU Information
CPT G0471 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 G0471?
CPT G0471 (Venous blood coll snf/hha) is a G Codes code. Venipuncture blood specimen collection service in skilled nursing facility or home health agency setting.
Who uses CPT code G0471?
CPT G0471 is used by Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Phlebotomy. Separate reimbursement for blood collection in home health or SNF settings when medically necessary and distinct from E/M services.
When is CPT G0471 used?
Separate reimbursement for blood collection in home health or SNF settings when medically necessary and distinct from E/M services.
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