G2079 Take-hom buprenorphine
Also known as: Take-home buprenorphine, OTP buprenorphine
HCPCS code for take-home buprenorphine provided in opioid treatment program. Home dispensing of opioid agonist-antagonist.
In Plain Language
Buprenorphine to take home; Home addiction treatment
Clinical Context
Used when buprenorphine is dispensed for home administration. Common in office-based opioid treatment programs and qualified OTPs.
RVU Information
CPT G2079 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 G2079?
CPT G2079 (Take-hom buprenorphine) is a G Codes code. HCPCS code for take-home buprenorphine provided in opioid treatment program. Home dispensing of opioid agonist-antagonist.
Who uses CPT code G2079?
CPT G2079 is used by Addiction Medicine, Opioid Treatment Program, Substance Use Disorder. Used when buprenorphine is dispensed for home administration. Common in office-based opioid treatment programs and qualified OTPs.
When is CPT G2079 used?
Used when buprenorphine is dispensed for home administration. Common in office-based opioid treatment programs and qualified OTPs.
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