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G0544 Posterior d/c phone follow up

G-Codes

Also known as: post-discharge phone call, discharge follow-up phone, post-op phone follow-up

Post-discharge phone follow-up by clinician with patient for assessment and care coordination.

Clinical Context

Telephone assessment and care coordination with patient within specified timeframe after hospital discharge.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.98
Practice Expense RVU0.95
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU2.00

Est. Medicare Payment

$66.80

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Discharge PlanningCare CoordinationHospitalist

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