What are G codes primarily used for?

G codes are primarily used in the context of reporting specific kinds of services and procedures in healthcare settings, particularly as they relate to Medicare. These codes are designed to capture data on services provided by healthcare professionals that are not adequately described by traditional billing codes.

G codes are especially relevant for reporting temporary procedures and professional services that reflect the patient's functional status or therapy services, allowing for precise documentation and billing. This also aids in the evaluation of patient care and ensuring compliance with Medicare billing requirements.

The other choices refer to specific areas of healthcare coding that have distinct coding systems. For example, while orthotics and prosthetics and enteral therapy have their own unique codes, they do not relate specifically to the broader category of temporary procedures and professional services as described by G codes. Drug administration codes are typically captured under other coding classifications and are used for distinguishing various categories of medication delivery.