G0136
Adm of pa/n assess 5-15 m
Physical activity and nutrition risk assessment, 5 to 15 minutes. The descriptor changed for 2026.
Published by RVUDoc. Numeric data: CMS RVU26C, effective 2026-07-01. Page updated 2026-09-23. Calculation limits and editorial policy.
Fee-schedule estimate before claim adjustments. Coverage, setting and payer rules still apply.
Billing guidance for G0136 is locked
- When to use it: the exact clinical situations that support billing G0136
- Documentation checklist: the 3 elements your note needs before submitting
- Common pitfalls: the 2 mistakes that get G0136 downcoded or denied
Payer notes
Outside an eligible AWV, CMS requires an E/M or behavioral health service on the same claim/date and standard cost sharing applies. Check current CMS instructions.
Related codes
These include alternative services and possible add-ons. Listing codes together does not establish that they can be billed together; check the applicable edits and payer policy.
See what G0136 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.