Understanding the New Caregiver Training Codes The HCPCS codes (G0541, G0542, G0543) introduced in 2025 focus on caregiver training and direct care strategies. Unlike CPT codes (97550, 97551, 97552), these new codes aim to better document services under Medicare guidelines without replacing existing codes.
A carer is someone who takes care of a sick person or young children in their home. We are looking for foster carers who can care for a child for a few days.
Both caregiver and care partner are acceptable but consider the situation and individual's preference before choosing a term.
A caregiver, carer or family caregiver (as they referred to around the world) is an unpaid individual, such as a family member, neighbour, friend or other significant individual, who takes on a caring role to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life- ...
Client or patient if the arrangement is more health/wellness based. If the caretaker is a lay person, (e.g. a home aide) I'd use client. If a nurse or other medically trained professional, then patient is more appropriate.
In both countries the people who provide most of the care are family members and friends. In the United Kingdom, that person is called a “carer.” In the United States, the most common designation is “family caregiver,” with “family” interpreted broadly.