Professional services (CMS-defined procedures)

G2064 — Comprehensive care management services for a single high-risk disease, e.g., principal care management, at least 30 minutes of physician or other qualified health care professional time per calendar month with the following elements: one complex chronic condition lasting at least 3 months, which is the focus of the care plan, the condition is of sufficient severity to place patient at risk of hospitalization or have been the cause of a recent hospitalization, the condition requires development or revision of disease-specific care plan, the condition requires frequent adjustments in the medication regimen, and/or the management of the condition is unusually complex due to comorbidities

HCPCS code G2064 is used on U.S. medical bills for professional services (cms-defined procedures): Comprehensive care management services for a single high-risk disease, e.g., principal care management, at least 30 minutes of physician or other qualified health care professional time per calendar month with the following elements: one complex chronic condition lasting at least 3 months, which is the focus of the care plan, the condition is of sufficient severity to place patient at risk of hospitalization or have been the cause of a recent hospitalization, the condition requires development or revision of disease-specific care plan, the condition requires frequent adjustments in the medication regimen, and/or the management of the condition is unusually complex due to comorbidities.

  • Typical setting: Outpatient
  • National avg charge (illustrative): Medicare physician fee schedule — see CMS lookup tool.
  • Most-disputed reason: Service billed at a level not supported by documentation

What it means

What G2064 actually means

Comprehensive care management services for a single high-risk disease, e.g., principal care management, at least 30 minutes of physician or other qualified health care professional time per calendar month with the following elements: one complex chronic condition lasting at least 3 months, which is the focus of the care plan, the condition is of sufficient severity to place patient at risk of hospitalization or have been the cause of a recent hospitalization, the condition requires development or revision of disease-specific care plan, the condition requires frequent adjustments in the medication regimen, and/or the management of the condition is unusually complex due to comorbidities.

The official CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor for this code is shown above. If the description on your bill does not match the service you actually received, that is a reason to ask for the itemized bill and dispute the line.

Common errors with this code

What goes wrong on real bills.

Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).

If you see G2064 on your bill

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G2064 FAQ

Plain-English answers.

What is G2064 used for on a medical bill?

HCPCS code G2064 is used on medical bills for professional services (cms-defined procedures): Comprehensive care management services for a single high-risk disease, e.g., principal care management, at least 30 minutes of physician or other qualified health care professional time per calendar month with the following elements: one complex chronic condition lasting at least 3 months, which is the focus of the care plan, the condition is of sufficient severity to place patient at risk of hospitalization or have been the cause of a recent hospitalization, the condition requires development or revision of disease-specific care plan, the condition requires frequent adjustments in the medication regimen, and/or the management of the condition is unusually complex due to comorbidities. Up to 49% of medical bills contain at least one error (CFPB, 2023), and codes in this category most often get flagged for service billed at a level not supported by documentation. If you see G2064 on your bill, request the itemized statement and compare the units, date of service, and description to your Explanation of Benefits before paying.

How much should G2064 cost?

How much G2064 should cost depends on your payer and region. Up to 49% of medical bills contain at least one error (CFPB, 2023), and pricing for this HCPCS code is set by Medicare fee schedules for Medicare claims and by negotiated allowed amounts for commercial plans. Check the Medicare fee-schedule lookup tool, your insurer's member portal, or run a free BillBusted scan to compare your charge against typical allowed amounts.

Can I dispute a G2064 charge on my medical bill?

Yes, you can dispute a G2064 charge on your medical bill if the units, modifier, date of service, or coverage doesn't match the medical record or your insurance benefits. About 73.7% of patients who actually dispute a medical bill receive a correction (JAMA Health Forum, 2024). Request the itemized bill, compare to your EOB, and use BillBusted's Resolution Pack to draft the dispute letter if needed.

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