99408 Audit/dast 15-30 minutes
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 RVU | 0.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.36 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 1.05 |
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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