G0544 Posterior d/c phone follow up
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.
In Plain Language
Doctor phone call after leaving hospital; Follow-up phone check-in; Post-discharge phone visit
Clinical Context
Telephone assessment and care coordination with patient within specified timeframe after hospital discharge.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Total RVU | 0.98 |
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 0.98, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among G Codes codes — 1.0x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0544?
CPT G0544 (Posterior d/c phone follow up) is a G Codes code. Post-discharge phone follow-up by clinician with patient for assessment and care coordination.
Who uses CPT code G0544?
CPT G0544 is used by Discharge Planning, Care Coordination, Hospitalist. Telephone assessment and care coordination with patient within specified timeframe after hospital discharge.
When is CPT G0544 used?
Telephone assessment and care coordination with patient within specified timeframe after hospital discharge.
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