HCPCS Code G0300: Direct Skilled Nursing Services of an LPN in the Home Health or Hospice Setting, Each 15 Minutes

The difference between HCPCS codes G0300 and G0299 is that G0300 represents direct skilled nursing services provided by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, billed per 15 minutes, whereas G0299 is used for direct skilled nursing services provided by a Registered Nurse (RN) in the same settings and also billed per 15 minutes.

Medicare does cover G0300 for LPN skilled nursing services in home health or hospice settings, subject to coverage rules and proper documentation. This code is accepted on institutional claims and used under Medicare guidelines for billing licensed practical nurse services.

The HCPCS code for home health aide services is G0156, which covers personal care or assistance provided by a home health aide under a home health plan of care, typically billed per visit or per 15-minute increments depending on payer requirements.