S0257 Counseling and discussion regarding advance directives or end of life care planning and decisions, with patient and/or surrogate (list separately in addition to code for appropriate evaluation and management service)
Short descriptor: End of life counseling
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S0257 is the HCPCS Level II code for Counseling and discussion regarding advance directives or end of life care planning and decisions, with patient and/or surrogate (list separately in addition to code for appropriate evaluation and management service) (2026). It belongs to Section S — Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Not payable by Medicare. Part B pricing methodology: Not separately priced by Part B.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Not payable by Medicare (code I)
- Part B Pricing
- Not separately priced by Part B (indicator 00)
- Type of Service
- Other medical items or services
- Effective Date
- 2005-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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