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HCPCS G0179 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

HCPCS G0179 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services subgroup.

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
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Procedures / Professional Services

Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$44.42 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G0179
Medicaid Fee Schedule$37.63 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G0179

National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0179 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$54.00

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$54.25

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$48.79

Aetna

Cigna logo

$45.90

Cigna

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HCPCS G0179
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Ujuka Iloabuchi

    Gwinnett Obgyn Associates Of Georgia LLC

    GAWomen's HospitalNPI 1306136551Tax ID 47-4870066

    $105.86Published rate
  2. Colquitt Regional Medical Center

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1912099094Tax ID 58-0607088

    $93.73Published rate
  3. Carolina Radiology Associates LLC

    Carolina Radiology Associates, LLC

    SCDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1225014657Tax ID 57-1049603

    $66.12Published rate
  4. Miguel Arenas

    Miguel A Arenas Md PC

    AZGastroenterology PhysicianNPI 1619087590Tax ID 30-0394179

    $55.20Published rate
  5. Miguel Arenas

    Miguel A Arenas Md PC

    AZGastroenterology PhysicianNPI 1619087590Tax ID 30-0394179

    $33.34Published rate

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HCPCS G0179 vs. Other Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Codes

The table lists codes related to G0179. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
G0177-HCPCSLowTraining and educational services related to the care and treatment of patient's disabling mental health problems per session (45 minutes or more)
G0179-HCPCSLowPhysician 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
G0180-HCPCSLowPhysician or allowed practitioner 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

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0179. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the G0179 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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