HCPCS Code G0494
Skilled services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn) for the observation and assessment of the patient's condition, each 15 minutes (the change in the patient's condition requires skilled nursing personnel to identify and evaluate the patient's need for possible modification of treatment in the home health or hospice setting)
| Short Description | Lpn care ea 15min hh/hospice |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Coverage Code | C = Carrier judgment |
| Action Code | N = No maintenance for this code |
| Action Effective Date | January 01, 2017 |
| Code Added Date | January 01, 2017 |
| Pricing Indicator | 00 = Service not separately priced by Part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.) |
| Type of Service | 1 = Medical care |