G0508 Critical care telehea consultation 60
Also known as: telehealth critical care consult, remote ICU consult, virtual critical care
Critical care consultation delivered via telehealth/remote communication lasting approximately 60 minutes.
In Plain Language
Video intensive care specialist consultation; Remote critical care advice; Virtual ICU expert opinion
Clinical Context
Real-time telehealth critical care consultation for hospitalized patients with high acuity conditions requiring specialized intensive care expertise.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.00 |
| Total RVU | 4.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 4.00, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among G Codes codes — 4.1x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0508?
CPT G0508 (Critical care telehea consultation 60) is a G Codes code. Critical care consultation delivered via telehealth/remote communication lasting approximately 60 minutes.
Who uses CPT code G0508?
CPT G0508 is used by Critical Care, Telemedicine, Intensive Care. Real-time telehealth critical care consultation for hospitalized patients with high acuity conditions requiring specialized intensive care expertise.
When is CPT G0508 used?
Real-time telehealth critical care consultation for hospitalized patients with high acuity conditions requiring specialized intensive care expertise.
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