HCPCS Level II: Don’t Miss G Codes Your Surgery Practice May Use

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding these HCPCS Level II updates helps surgery practices recognize which services may be billed under Medicare-specific categories and where annual code changes can alter workflow, payer handling, and charge capture.

Article Sections

1. Understand HCPCS Level II Basics

   Introduces HCPCS Level II at a high level and places the 2021 updates in the context of broader code categories managed by CMS. The section focuses on the article’s general scope and the role of G codes within the HCPCS framework.

2. Check Out for Changes to Office E/M Coding

   Covers Medicare-related updates affecting office and outpatient evaluation and management reporting, including discussion of selected G codes and their relationship to CPT-based services. The section also notes payer variation and timing-based reporting considerations at a broad level.

3. Master Changes to Chronic Care Management Coding

   Summarizes changes in chronic care management coding for 2021 and discusses how the article addresses deleted and replacement-related HCPCS Level II/CPT coding updates. It frames the Medicare and non-Medicare reporting context for this service category.