G0494 Lpn care each 15min hh/hospice
Also known as: home health LPN visit, hospice LPN care, LPN nursing assessment
Licensed practical nurse care or skilled nursing assessment and management in 15-minute increments in home health or hospice setting.
In Plain Language
LPN home care visit; Hospice LPN service; Practical nurse home health
Clinical Context
Skilled practical nursing care in home health or hospice settings billed in 15-minute units for assessment, monitoring, or direct care.
RVU Information
CPT G0494 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 G0494?
CPT G0494 (Lpn care each 15min hh/hospice) is a G Codes code. Licensed practical nurse care or skilled nursing assessment and management in 15-minute increments in home health or hospice setting.
Who uses CPT code G0494?
CPT G0494 is used by Home Health, Hospice, Nursing. Skilled practical nursing care in home health or hospice settings billed in 15-minute units for assessment, monitoring, or direct care.
When is CPT G0494 used?
Skilled practical nursing care in home health or hospice settings billed in 15-minute units for assessment, monitoring, or direct care.
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