Depression Screening - JF Part A

HCPCS/CPT Codes

G0444 - Annual depression screening, 5-15 minutes

Frequency

Annually

Coverage

• All Medicare beneficiaries are eligible
• Must be furnished in primary care setting that has staff-assisted depression care supports in place to assure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and follow-up

Coverage is limited to screening services and does not include treatment options for depression or any diseases, complications, or chronic conditions resulting from depression, nor does it address therapeutic interventions such as pharmacotherapy, combination therapy (counseling and medications), or other interventions for depression

Depression Screening cannot be done the same time as the initial AWV or Initial Preventive Physical Exam (IPPE)

Payment

Copayment/coinsurance waived; Deductible waived

Noridian Medicare Portal

Yes - G0444

Resources

• CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 18, Section 190
• CMS Medicare Preventive Services
• CMS National Coverage Determination (NCD) 210.9