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99408 Audit/dast 15-30 minutes

E&M

Also known as: substance abuse screening 15-30, AUDIT/DAST screening, alcohol screening brief

Alcohol and substance abuse screening and brief intervention services (not including illicit drugs); 15-30 minutes of physician or qualified health professional time devoted to screening, intervention, and referral to treatment services.

Clinical Context

Used for substance abuse and alcohol screening and brief intervention services, using validated screening instruments such as Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) or Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST), 15-30 minutes.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.65
Practice Expense RVU0.36
Malpractice RVU0.04
Total RVU1.05

Est. Medicare Payment

$35.07

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Family MedicineInternal MedicinePsychiatryAddiction Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.