G0490 Home visit rn, lpn by rhc/fq
Also known as: home health visit RN, home nursing visit, house call nurse
Home visit by registered nurse or licensed practical nurse staffed by rural health clinic or Federally Qualified Health Center.
In Plain Language
Nurse visit at home; Home nursing care; Visiting nurse appointment
Clinical Context
Home-based nursing services in rural or underserved areas coordinated through RHCs or FQHCs for assessment, education, or monitoring.
RVU Information
CPT G0490 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 G0490?
CPT G0490 (Home visit rn, lpn by rhc/fq) is a G Codes code. Home visit by registered nurse or licensed practical nurse staffed by rural health clinic or Federally Qualified Health Center.
Who uses CPT code G0490?
CPT G0490 is used by Home Health, Primary Care, Rural Health. Home-based nursing services in rural or underserved areas coordinated through RHCs or FQHCs for assessment, education, or monitoring.
When is CPT G0490 used?
Home-based nursing services in rural or underserved areas coordinated through RHCs or FQHCs for assessment, education, or monitoring.
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