Preventive Medicine: Depression Screening

Procedure Codes
G0444: Annual depression screening, 15 minutes
96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

ICD-10-CM
G0444, 96127: No specific diagnoses

Frequency
G0444:Once annually
96127: No specific frequency guidelines

Additional Information
96127

• Only covered for ages prenatal to 21 (ends on their 21st birthday)
• Not covered by Medicare for preventative care

G0444

• Must be provided in a primary care setting with staff-assisted care supports to ensure accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Supporting diagnosis codes vary, contact your payer for specific guidance