G0153 – Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG0153
- Long description
- Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- Short description
- Hhcp-svs of s/l path,ea 15mn
- Pricing indicator
00Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
Y2Other - Non-Medicare fee schedule- Added
- July 1, 1999
- Last change
- January 1, 2011 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G0153?
G0153 is a HCPCS Level II code for services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes.
Does Medicare cover G0153?
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
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- G0144 – Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system, under physician supervision
- G0145 – Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision
- G0146 – Principal illness navigation - peer support, additional 30 minutes per calendar month (list separately in addition to g0140)
- G0147 – Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system under physician supervision
- G0148 – Screening cytopathology smears, cervical or vaginal, performed by automated system with manual rescreening
- G0151 – Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0152 – Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0154 – Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed nurse (lpn or rn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0155 – Services of clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes
- G0156 – Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes
- G0157 – Services performed by a qualified physical therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0158 – Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist assistant in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes
- G0159 – Services performed by a qualified physical therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective physical therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes
- G0160 – Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective occupational therapy maintenance program, each 15 minutes
- G0161 – Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective speech-language pathology maintenance program, each 15 minutes
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.