99407 Behav chng smoking > 10 minutes
Also known as: smoking cessation intensive, tobacco counseling extended, quit smoking intensive, tobacco counseling 10+ min
Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, beyond the initial visit, with assessment of tobacco use status, advice on tobacco cessation, and pharmacologic or behavioral interventions; greater than 10 minutes.
In Plain Language
Intensive smoking cessation counseling; Comprehensive quit smoking program
Clinical Context
Used for intensive smoking cessation counseling visits greater than 10 minutes, providing detailed behavioral support and pharmacologic intervention management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 0.50 |
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 0.50, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 3.1x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99407?
CPT 99407 (Behav chng smoking > 10 minutes) is a Evaluation & Management code. Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, beyond the initial visit, with assessment of tobacco use status, advice on tobacco cessation, and pharmacologic or behavioral interventions; greater than 10 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 99407?
CPT 99407 is used by Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Used for intensive smoking cessation counseling visits greater than 10 minutes, providing detailed behavioral support and pharmacologic intervention management.
When is CPT 99407 used?
Used for intensive smoking cessation counseling visits greater than 10 minutes, providing detailed behavioral support and pharmacologic intervention management.
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