HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0529In-home respite care, 4-hour unit, for use in cmmi model
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0529
G0529 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing in-home respite care, 4-hour unit, for use in cmmi model.
It was added to HCPCS effective 07/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "C", meaning coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment.
Details
- Short description
- In home respite care, 4 hr u
- Date added
- 07/01/2024
- Action effective
- 07/01/2024
- BETOS
- Z2
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Common questions about G0529
Is HCPCS G0529 still valid?
- Yes. G0529 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G0529?
- Its coverage code is "C": coverage is left to the Medicare contractor's judgment. Check the local coverage determination for your region.