G0542 Caregiver training in direct care strategies and techniques to support care for patients with an ongoing condition or illness and to reduce complications (including, but not limited to, techniques to prevent decubitus ulcer formation, wound care, and infection control) (without the patient present), face-to-face; each additional 15 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service) (use g0542 in conjunction with g0541)

Short descriptor: No pt prsnt train add 15

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G0542 is the HCPCS Level II code for Caregiver training in direct care strategies and techniques to support care for patients with an ongoing condition or illness and to reduce complications (including, but not limited to, techniques to prevent decubitus ulcer formation, wound care, and infection control) (without the patient present), face-to-face; each additional 15 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service) (use g0542 in conjunction with g0541) (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
2025-01-01
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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G0542 — Caregiver training in direct care strategies and techniques to support care for patients with an ongoing condition or illness and to reduce complications (including, but not limited to, techniques to prevent decubitus ulcer formation, wound care, and infection control) (without the patient present), face-to-face; each additional 15 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service) (use g0542 in conjunction with g0541). ICD-10 Coding Pro (HCPCS Level II 2026). https://icd10codingpro.com/hcpcs-codes/G0542

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Related Codes in Section G

← G0541 No pt prsnt train initial 30 G0543 → Group train w/o patient
G0538 Ascvd rsk mng clin stf pr mo G0539 Initial care training 30 m G0540 Train for caregiver add 15 G0541 No pt prsnt train initial 30 G0543 Group train w/o patient G0544 Post d/c phone follow up G0545 Inherent visit to inpt G0546 Phone/internet ehr assess G0547 Phone/internet svs 11-20 m G0548 Phone/inter svs 21-30 m
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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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