99406 Behav chng smoking 3-10 minutes
Also known as: smoking cessation intermediate, tobacco counseling 3-10 min, quit smoking counseling, smoking cessation
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.
In Plain Language
Smoking cessation counseling; Quit smoking advice
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.24 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.24, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 6.4x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99406?
CPT 99406 (Behav chng smoking 3-10 minutes) is a Evaluation & Management code. 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.
Who uses CPT code 99406?
CPT 99406 is used by Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Used for intermediate smoking cessation counseling visits providing behavioral interventions and assessment of readiness to quit, typically 3-10 minutes duration.
When is CPT 99406 used?
Used for intermediate smoking cessation counseling visits providing behavioral interventions and assessment of readiness to quit, typically 3-10 minutes duration.
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