Reimbursement
$16.37
Threshold
N/A
2026 Status
Active
What is CPT Code G0444?
CPT G0444 is defined as: Annual depression screening, 15 minutes.
This code is primarily used for Preventive services. It falls under the category of Preventive Medicine and is valid for the 2026 calendar year according to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
2026 RVU Components
Relative Value Units (Non-Facility)
Work RVU
0.18
Physician Effort
PE (Non-Fac)
0.3
Practice Expense
Malpractice
0.01
Risk Factor
Total RVU
0.49
Note: [(Work RVU * Work GPCI) + (PE RVU * PE GPCI) + (MP RVU * MP GPCI)] * Conversion Factor
2026 CMS Policy Intelligence
efficiency shield
Protected from the -2.5% productivity adjustment (Preventive service).
bhi connection
G0444 often serves as a trigger for Behavioral Health Integration (99484) or CoCM services (99492).
Administrative Framework
Place of Service
Key Modifiers
Operational Requirements
Standard CMS E/M requirements apply.
Compliance Checklist
Audit Defense
result scoring
Ensure the PHQ score is documented in the medical record.
physician review
Note that the provider reviewed and discussed the results with the patient.
Common Clinical Scenarios
No clinical examples provided.
Target Specialties & Utilization
Typical Clinical Indications (ICD-10)
Frequently Asked Questions
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