G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness and physiological status; initial 15 minutes of intra-service time; patient age 5 years or older (additional time may be reported with 99153, as appropriate)
Short descriptor: Mod sedat endo service >5yrs
Look up G0500 alongside ICD-10-CM diagnoses, the HCPCS Table of Drugs, and the AI coding assistant.
G0500 is the HCPCS Level II code for Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness and physiological status; initial 15 minutes of intra-service time; patient age 5 years or older (additional time may be reported with 99153, as appropriate) (2026). It belongs to Section G — Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Priced by carriers (physician fee schedule).
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Carrier judgment (code C)
- Part B Pricing
- Priced by carriers (physician fee schedule) (indicator 13)
- Type of Service
- Medical care
- Effective Date
- 2017-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
References
Cite This Page
Reference G0500 with the canonical source and edition:
G0500 — Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monitoring of the patient's level of consciousness and physiological status; initial 15 minutes of intra-service time; patient age 5 years or older (additional time may be reported with 99153, as appropriate). ICD-10 Coding Pro (HCPCS Level II 2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G0500
Canonical URL: https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G0500