HCPCS Code G0378

Hospital observation service, per hour
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0378 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Hospital observation service, per hour or (Hospital observation per hr) for short. HCPCS G0378 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Medical care.

HCPCS Code Details - G0378

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0378
Description

Long description:
Hospital observation service, per hour

Short description:
Hospital observation per hr

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code M2A - Hospital visit - initial
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2006
Date added Added Jan 01, 2006

See also

  • HCPCS G0372 · Physician service required to establish and document the need for a power mobility device

  • HCPCS G0379 · Direct admission of patient for hospital observation care

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