HCPCS Code G0071

Payment for communication technology-based services for 5 minutes or more of a virtual (non-face-to-face) communication between an rural health clinic (rhc) or federally qualified health center (fqhc) practitioner and rhc or fqhc patient, or 5 minutes or more of remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images by an rhc or fqhc practitioner, occurring in lieu of an office visit; rhc or fqhc only
Short DescriptionComm svcs by rhc/fqhc 5 min
Year2026
Coverage CodeC = Carrier judgment
Action CodeD = Discontinue procedure or modifier code
Action Effective DateJanuary 01, 2026
Code Added DateJanuary 01, 2019
Pricing Indicator13 = Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
Type of Service1 = Medical care