G0493 Rn care each 15 minutes hh/hospice
Also known as: home health RN visit, hospice RN care, nursing assessment
Registered nurse care or skilled nursing assessment and management in 15-minute increments in home health or hospice setting.
In Plain Language
Nurse home care visit; Hospice nursing service; Home health nursing
Clinical Context
Skilled nursing care provided in home health or hospice settings billed in 15-minute units for assessment, monitoring, or direct care.
RVU Information
CPT G0493 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 G0493?
CPT G0493 (Rn care each 15 minutes hh/hospice) is a G Codes code. Registered nurse care or skilled nursing assessment and management in 15-minute increments in home health or hospice setting.
Who uses CPT code G0493?
CPT G0493 is used by Home Health, Hospice, Nursing. Skilled nursing care provided in home health or hospice settings billed in 15-minute units for assessment, monitoring, or direct care.
When is CPT G0493 used?
Skilled nursing care provided in home health or hospice settings billed in 15-minute units for assessment, monitoring, or direct care.
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