HCPCS code G0127: Trimming of dystrophic nails

Properly code and bill for HCPCS code G0127 by meeting the documentation and billing requirements enumerated in our short guide.

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Frequently asked questions

No. G0127 is for trimming dystrophic nails (any number), which are nails that are diseased and misshapen. CPT code 11719 is for trimming non-dystrophic nails, which are generally healthy but may need trimming for other medically necessary reasons.

Yes, if the documentation supports that both services were performed. G0127 is for trimming the length of dystrophic nails, while 11721 is for debridement (reducing the thickness). The two procedures address different aspects of the same nail problem, so they can be billed together if medically necessary.

Routine foot care is generally limited to once every 60 days, unless documentation shows that the patient's condition is so severe that more frequent services are medically necessary. The patient's physical status must be acute or severe to justify increased frequency.