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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2012 Issue 1; FOR your INFORMATION
Two New G codes for Annual Alcohol Screening and Counseling
CMS has created two new HCPCS G codes for alcohol screening and counseling. Effective for dates of service on or after October 14, 2011, the following codes were created for screening and behavioral counseling:
HCPCS Code
Code Descriptor
G0442
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 15 minutes
G0443
Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes
Please note that to report this service, the services described above must be provided by a primary care provider. For additional information regarding coverage requirements go to www.cms.gov, Transmittal 2296, Change Request 7545.
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