G0281 Wound stimulation Medicare reimbursement rates in Missouri

G0281 describes unattended electrical stimulation to one or more areas for chronic stage III or stage IV pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, or venous stasis ulcers that have not demonstrated healing after 30 days of conventional care. A physical or occupational therapist typically incorporates the treatment into a therapy plan of care in an outpatient rehabilitation or other therapy setting. The electrodes deliver stimulation without continuous hands-on attendance during the treatment.

Report G0281 when the ulcer type and clinical course meet this specific wound-care description, rather than using it for other wound indications or non-wound stimulation. Documentation should identify the ulcer location and type, pressure-ulcer stage when applicable, lack of healing with conventional care, stimulation provided, and the therapy plan. The professional component modifier is not used for this therapy service. Under the therapy multiple procedure payment reduction, practice expense is reduced for the second and later therapy units furnished on the same day.