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G9490 Cmmi mod home visit

G Codes

Also known as: home visit, CMMI visit

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) incentive program home visit provided as part of chronic care management or transitional care services.

In Plain Language

doctor visit at home

Clinical Context

Used to document home-based primary care or transitional care visits in CMS quality improvement initiatives and care coordination programs.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.18
Total RVU0.18

Est. Medicare Payment

$6.01

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 0.18, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among G Codes codes — 5.4x below the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.

Specialties

Primary CareCare ManagementGeriatrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9490?

CPT G9490 (Cmmi mod home visit) is a G Codes code. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) incentive program home visit provided as part of chronic care management or transitional care services.

Who uses CPT code G9490?

CPT G9490 is used by Primary Care, Care Management, Geriatrics. Used to document home-based primary care or transitional care visits in CMS quality improvement initiatives and care coordination programs.

When is CPT G9490 used?

Used to document home-based primary care or transitional care visits in CMS quality improvement initiatives and care coordination programs.

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