HCPCS G2010 reports a brief remote evaluation of a recorded video or image that a patient submits for assessment, used when an in-person visit is not required.
When to use G2010
Use G2010 when a clinician reviews a patient-submitted video or image and provides an assessment without an in-person visit. It is distinct from the virtual check-in G2012.
How to bill it
Report per evaluation, following Medicare coverage criteria including the timing relationship to other services.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing a recorded-image review (G2010) with a virtual check-in (G2012).
- Billing it when the service should be reported as a standard E/M or telehealth visit.
Frequently asked questions
How does G2010 differ from G2012?
G2010 is the review of a patient-submitted recorded video or image; G2012 is a brief live virtual check-in by audio or video.
Is G2010 a telehealth visit?
No. It is a brief remote assessment of recorded media, distinct from a full telehealth E/M service.