HCPCS Code G0425: Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department or Initial Inpatient, Typically 30 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via Telehealth

Learn about the HCPCS code G0425 for a 30-minute telehealth consultation for the emergency department or initial inpatients.

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Select the code matching the total typical time spent in the consultation: ~30 minutes for G0425; ~50 minutes for G0426; ~70 minutes or more for G0427.

No. G0425 replaces any in-person E/M consultation. Pre-, intra-, and post-consult activities are bundled into this code; billing both would be duplicative and non-compliant.

This kind of service is faster and doesn't need travel time to get the necessary medical advice from you. However, because this relies on technology, there could be tech issues. Physical exams are limited, and you can only rely on self-reported symptoms.