GI · CMS status A
G0121
Colon ca scrn not hi rsk ind
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk.
Published by RVUDoc. Numeric data: CMS RVU26C, effective 2026-07-01. Page updated 2026-09-23. Calculation limits and editorial policy.
Work RVU
3.18
National non-QP estimate
$378.43
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
Fee-schedule estimate before claim adjustments. Coverage, setting and payer rules still apply.
RVU anatomyWork 3.18 + Practice 7.73 + Malpractice 0.42 = 11.33 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
Billing guidance for G0121 is locked
- When to use it: the exact clinical situations that support billing G0121
- Documentation checklist: the 2 elements your note needs before submitting
- Common pitfalls: the 2 mistakes that get G0121 downcoded or denied
Start your free 14-day trial →Every new account gets full Pro Max access for 14 days. No card needed.
Common modifiers
PT (Medicare screening converted to diagnostic)33 (commercial)
Common ICD-10 pairings
Z12.11
See what G0121 adds to your year
Add it to the wRVU calculator with your own volume, or paste a note and let the chart audit check your coding.
Educational reference, not billing or legal advice. Verify against your payer contracts and your compliance team before submission.