G0444 – Annual depression screening, 15 minutes

Medicare covers one depression screening per year.

Not covered if billed with G0402 “Welcome to Medicare Visit” or with  G0438 “first Annual Wellness Visit” (as per NCCI)

Covered with if billed with G0439 “subsequent Annual Wellness Visit (G0439) ” and E/M

The annual depression screening will typically include a questionnaire completed by the patient, with the help of your primary care provider in some cases If the screening finds symptoms of depression, the primary care provider will provider in some cases.