HCPCS Code G0447: Face-to-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 Minutes

Learn proper coding, documentation, and billing requirements for HCPCS code G0447 for accurate reimbursement while maintaining compliance.

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Obesity screening is a procedure recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force which includes measuring BMI, conducting a dietary assessment, evaluating personal health harms associated with excess weight, and reviewing lifestyle factors to determine a patient’s risk and need for intervention.

Intensive therapy involves frequent face-to-face visits, ongoing monitoring, and collaborative goal-setting to provide support, education, and accountability for diet, exercise, and behavior changes.

HCPCS code G0447 is for face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes.