G0163 Skilled services of a licensed nurse (lpn or rn) for the observation and assessment of the patient's condition, each 15 minutes (the change in the patient's condition requires skilled nursing personnel to identify and evaluate the patient's need for possible modification of treatment in the home health or hospice setting)

Short descriptor: Hhc lpn/rn obs/asses ea 15

⚠ Terminated HCPCS Level II 2026
Terminated Code
G0163 was terminated as of 2016-12-31 and should not be reported for dates of service after that date. This page is retained for historical reference.
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G0163 is the HCPCS Level II code for Skilled services of a licensed nurse (lpn or rn) for the observation and assessment of the patient's condition, each 15 minutes (the change in the patient's condition requires skilled nursing personnel to identify and evaluate the patient's need for possible modification of treatment in the home health or hospice setting) (2026). It belongs to Section G — Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Not separately priced by Part B.

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Carrier judgment (code C)
Part B Pricing
Not separately priced by Part B (indicator 00)
Type of Service
Medical care
Effective Date
2017-01-01
Termination Date
2016-12-31
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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G0163 — Skilled services of a licensed nurse (lpn or rn) for the observation and assessment of the patient's condition, each 15 minutes (the change in the patient's condition requires skilled nursing personnel to identify and evaluate the patient's need for possible modification of treatment in the home health or hospice setting). ICD-10 Coding Pro (HCPCS Level II 2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G0163

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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