HCPCS Level II · Procedures and professional services (temporary)
G0176Activity therapy, such as music, dance, art or play therapies not for recreation, related to the care and treatment of patient's disabling mental health problems, per session (45 minutes or more)
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Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About G0176
G0176 is an HCPCS Level II code in the G series (procedures and professional services (temporary)), describing activity therapy, such as music, dance, art or play therapies not for recreation, related to the care and treatment of patient's disabling mental health problems, per session (45 minutes or more).
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2001, and its current record took effect 01/01/2024.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Opps/php/iop; activity thrpy
- Date added
- 01/01/2001
- Action effective
- 01/01/2024
- BETOS
- Y2
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Common questions about G0176
Is HCPCS G0176 still valid?
- Yes. G0176 is active in the CMS October 2026 HCPCS file.
Does Medicare cover G0176?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.