G3002 Chronic pain management 30 minutes
Also known as: pain management visit, chronic pain consult, pain clinic visit
Code for chronic pain management service provided in first 30 minutes of clinical contact with patient.
In Plain Language
Doctor appointment for long-term pain; Chronic pain treatment visit
Clinical Context
Used to report initial or established pain management consultation and treatment planning for chronic pain conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.45 |
| Total RVU | 1.45 |
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 1.45, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among G Codes codes — 1.5x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G3002?
CPT G3002 (Chronic pain management 30 minutes) is a G Codes code. Code for chronic pain management service provided in first 30 minutes of clinical contact with patient.
Who uses CPT code G3002?
CPT G3002 is used by Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Neurology. Used to report initial or established pain management consultation and treatment planning for chronic pain conditions.
When is CPT G3002 used?
Used to report initial or established pain management consultation and treatment planning for chronic pain conditions.
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