HCPCS Code G0108: Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services (DSMT), Individual, Per 30 Minutes

HCPCS code G0108 represents outpatient diabetes self-management training services provided individually, billed per 30 minutes. It is used for Medicare reimbursement of educational sessions helping diabetic patients manage their condition through self-care techniques. This code supports initial and follow-up training sessions for eligible beneficiaries.

CPT 97802 covers medical nutrition therapy: initial assessment and intervention, each 15 minutes, focusing on diet and nutrition counseling. In contrast, G0108 covers diabetes self management training services individual, each 30 minutes, broader than just nutrition, including self-care training and management.

G0108 can be billed for up to 10 hours of initial diabetes self-management training in a continuous 12-month period. Afterward, billing is allowed for two hours of follow-up training annually. Sessions must be in 30-minute increments and properly documented.