G0531 – Facility-based respite, 24-hour unit, for use in cmmi model
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG0531
- Long description
- Facility-based respite, 24-hour unit, for use in cmmi model
- Short description
- Fclty-based respite, 24 hr u
- Pricing indicator
13Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
Z2Undefined codes- Added
- July 1, 2024
- Last change
- July 1, 2024 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G0531?
G0531 is a HCPCS Level II code for facility-based respite, 24-hour unit, for use in cmmi model.
Does Medicare cover G0531?
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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- G0525 – Management of established patient-caregiver dyad with dementia, moderate complexity, for use in cmmi model
- G0526 – Management of established patient-caregiver dyad with dementia, high complexity, for use in cmmi model
- G0527 – Management of established patient with dementia, low complexity, for use in cmmi model
- G0528 – Management of established patient with dementia, moderate to high complexity, for use in cmmi model
- G0529 – In-home respite care, 4-hour unit, for use in cmmi model
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- G0532 – Take-home supply of nasal nalmefene hydrochloride; one carton of two, 2.7 mg per 0.1 ml nasal sprays (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program);( list separately in addition to each primary code)
- G0533 – Medication assisted treatment, buprenorphine (injectable) administered on a weekly basis; weekly bundle including dispensing and/or administration, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, and toxicology testing if performed (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program)
- G0534 – Coordinated care and/or referral services, such as to adequate and accessible community resources to address unmet health-related social needs, including harm reduction interventions and recovery support services a patient needs and wishes to pursue, which significantly limit the ability to diagnose or treat an opioid use disorder; each additional 30 minutes of services (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program); (list separately in addition to each primary code)
- G0535 – Patient navigational services, provided directly or by referral; including helping the patient to navigate health systems and identify care providers and supportive services, to build patient self-advocacy and communication skills with care providers, and to promote patient-driven action plans and goals; each additional 30 minutes of services (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program); (list separately in addition to each primary code)
- G0536 – Peer recovery support services, provided directly or by referral; including leveraging knowledge of the condition or lived experience to provide support, mentorship, or inspiration to meet oud treatment and recovery goals; conducting a person-centered interview to understand the patient's life story, strengths, needs, goals, preferences, and desired outcomes; developing and proposing strategies to help meet person-centered treatment goals; assisting the patient in locating or navigating recovery support services; each additional 30 minutes of services (provision of the services by a medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program); (list separately in addition to each primary code)
- G0537 – Administration of a standardized, evidence-based atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ascvd) risk assessment, 5-15 minutes, not more often than every 12 months
- G0538 – Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ascvd) risk management services; clinical staff time; per calendar month
- G0539 – Caregiver training in behavior management/modification for caregiver(s) of patients with a mental or physical health diagnosis, administered by physician or other qualified health care professional (without the patient present), face-to-face; initial 30 minutes
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.