G0179 – Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and allowed practitioners to affirm the initial implementation of the plan of care

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

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeG0179
Long description
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and allowed practitioners to affirm the initial implementation of the plan of care
Short description
Md recertification hha pt
Pricing indicator
11 Priced using national RVUs (Physician Fee Schedule)
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
Y1 Other - Medicare fee schedule
Added
January 1, 2001
Last change
March 1, 2020 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code G0179?

G0179 is a HCPCS Level II code for physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and allowed practitioners to affirm the initial implementation of the plan of care.

Does Medicare cover G0179?

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.