HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0161Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective speech-language pathology maintenance program, each 15 minutes
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0161
G0161 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist, in the home health setting, in the establishment or delivery of a safe and effective speech-language pathology maintenance program, each 15 minutes.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2011.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- Hhc slp ea 15 min
- Date added
- 01/01/2011
- Action effective
- 01/01/2011
- BETOS
- Y2
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Common questions about G0161
Is HCPCS G0161 still valid?
- Yes. G0161 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G0161?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.