G0081 – Brief (20 minutes) care management home visit for an existing patient. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility)

HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG0081
Long description
Brief (20 minutes) care management home visit for an existing patient. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility)
Short description
Care man h v ext pt 20 mi
Pricing indicator
13 Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
M4A Home visit
Added
January 1, 2019
Last change
January 1, 2019 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G0081?

G0081 is a HCPCS Level II code for brief (20 minutes) care management home visit for an existing patient. for use only in a medicare-approved cmmi model. (services must be furnished within a beneficiary's home, domiciliary, rest home, assisted living and/or nursing facility).

Does Medicare cover G0081?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby G codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.