Is G0447 covered for telehealth? (Medicare)
G0447 (Behavior counsel obesity 15m) appears on Medicare's list of approved telehealth services, meaning Medicare may reimburse this service when delivered via telehealth under current guidance. Coverage status can change, so billers should confirm against the current CMS telehealth list before submitting claims.
How to bill it
Report G0447 with place-of-service code 02 or 10, depending on where the patient is located during the encounter, and append modifier 95 to indicate the service was furnished via telehealth. Make sure the POS code matches the patient's actual location (home vs. other originating site) per current CMS instructions. POS reference → · modifier reference →
Audio-only
Medicare's list of telehealth services doesn't specify audio-only eligibility for this code. Audio-only is permitted for a number of services (notably behavioral and mental-health care); confirm against current CMS guidance and your payer before billing audio-only.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between POS 02 and POS 10 for G0447?
POS 02 generally indicates the patient was not located in their home for the telehealth service, while POS 10 indicates the patient was at home. Selecting the correct code based on the patient's actual location during the visit is essential for accurate claims processing.
Does this Medicare coverage apply to commercial or Medicaid plans?
No. This guidance reflects Medicare's telehealth policy only. Commercial payers and state Medicaid programs may have different rules for G0447, including different POS codes, modifiers, or audio-only allowances, so always verify with the specific payer.
Is modifier 95 always required alongside the POS code?
Per current guidance for this code, modifier 95 should be appended to signal the telehealth delivery method. Billers should still confirm current MAC and CMS instructions, as modifier requirements can be updated.
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Reflects Medicare's list of telehealth services for this year; audio-only, POS and modifier rules can change. Commercial and Medicaid telehealth coverage differ — verify current CMS guidance and your payer's rules before billing.
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