99406 Behav chng smoking 3-10 minutes
Also known as: smoking cessation intermediate, tobacco counseling 3-10 min, quit smoking counseling
Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, beyond the initial visit, with assessment of tobacco use status, advice on tobacco cessation, and pharmacologic or behavioral interventions; 3-10 minutes.
Clinical Context
Used for intermediate smoking cessation counseling visits providing behavioral interventions and assessment of readiness to quit, typically 3-10 minutes duration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.46 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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