Description: A focused discussion between the patient and/or caregiver related to the patient's care plan (progress changes)
Delivery Method: Face-to-face or via video
Who Can Bill? Per BCBSM, an licensed care-team member who has completed Introduction to Team-Based Care within 6 months of billing. Per PH, a clinical staff member working under supervision of a physician, NP, or PA and who is allowed by law, regulation and facility policy to perform or assist in the performance of a specified professional service, but who does not individually report that professional service.
| Payer | Billing Allowance | Requirement |
| BCBSM/BCN/BCN Advantage | Once per patient, per day, per practice For visits > 45 minutes, bill quantities:
Can be done via telephone (note: telephone can only be utilized if video was declined by patient) On 9/20/23, BCBSM communicated providers recognized as registered dietitians with the education to support that recognition can bill in person PDCM codes (as if they are licensed). 2P modifier included when contact is completed with patient to discuss program and patient does not enroll in care management services. This is for Commercial PPO only. Not applicable to BCN, Medicare Plus Blue PPO or advantage plans. | For groups not participating in the PDCM program, if claim is submitted, it will deny as MEMBER liable. For all other groups, a claim is submitted and denies, it will deny as PROVIDER liable.
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| Priority Health | Code can be billed once per day | Must include patient |
| Medicaid (varies by HMO) | Must be at least 30 minutes, limit once per month | Must be a face-to-face encounter |
Billing opportunities and reimbursement may vary depending upon organization's specific payer value-based contracts.
MICMT does not have expertise related to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services coverage decisions related to billing. The information contained on this site comes from publicly available sources of CMS information. Any needed clarification should come from CMS or their representatives/contractors.
Recommended Documentation
- Date of service
- Duration and mode of contact (face-to-face or video)
- Name and credentials of person delivering services
- Individuals in attendance other than patient and relationship to patient
- All active diagnoses
- Treatment plan, self-management education, medication therapy, risk factors, unmet care, physical/emotional status, community resources/referrals,
- Readiness to change
- Care plan updates – progress to goal
- Patient/family/caregiver understanding and agreement to plan
- Physician coordination activities (if available)
G9002 FAQs
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Q: Can a care team member bill a G9002 without a preceding G9001?
A: Yes, care team members are not required to bill a G9001 prior to billing G9002.
Q: Does submitting a G9001 or G9002 require a time limit?
A: No; however, if you’re submitting a G9002, a coordinated care visit is >45 minutes, you may quantity bill. A G9001 cannot be quantity-billed.
Q: Can a care-team member use the same ICD-10 code selected by the physician to bill the G9002 maintenance visit?
A: Yes, the ICD-10 Code is appropriate for the focused discussion provided