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HCPCS G0444 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Procedures / Professional Services

Counseling, Screening, and Prevention Services

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0444 by major payers:

bcbs

$21.14

uhc

$23.44

aetna

$21.02

cigna

$20.62

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For billing codeHCPCS G0444
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
G0444$44.471902232507 - PEACEHEALTH, PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER383868360WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$60.541306920012 - THI NGUYEN911942315WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$47.311356760698 - MICHELLE DUMOND911942315WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$60.201770504482 - JOHN SWAN910851599WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$53.471013255090 - WILLIAM STEVENS911512896WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$51.241245237262 - TIMOTHY RANDALL910564987WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$25.001205848942 - JOSEPH DIMEO851458503WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$46.341881222008 - DANIELLE WAPLES911352172WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$65.431770504482 - JOHN SWAN910851599WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$42.491194138578 - REBECCA LAUTERS470785575WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$43.881043337918 - SWAPNA BOBBA910214500WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$46.501063852911 - MARK HALVORSON910655392WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$53.471609139260 - DEEPTI PATURI911512896WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$42.181497286926 - PATRICK CALLAHAN910369070WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
G0444$22.451376695544 - MIGUEL JIMENEZ911020139WAFamily Medicine Physician (207Q00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS G0444 vs. Other Counseling, Screening, and Prevention Services Codes

The HCPCS G0444 code is part of the Procedures / Professional Services services used for Counseling, Screening, and Prevention Services. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS G0444 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
G0443-HCPCSLowBrief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes
G0444-HCPCSLowAnnual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
G0445-HCPCSLowHigh intensity behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infection; face-to-face, individual, includes: education, skills training and guidance on how to change sexual behavior; performed semi-annually, 30 minutes

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0444. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the G0444 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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