99411 Preventive counseling group
Also known as: group preventive counseling brief, health education group, preventive group visit
Preventive medicine; group counseling consisting of education and counseling of patients with similar health problems in an individual visit; approximately 30 minutes per individual.
In Plain Language
Group health class; Group prevention education
Clinical Context
Used for group preventive medicine counseling in which a physician or qualified health professional educates and counsels multiple patients with similar health concerns, approximately 30 minutes per participant.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.15 |
| Total RVU | 0.15 |
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 0.15, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 10.3x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99411?
CPT 99411 (Preventive counseling group) is a Evaluation & Management code. Preventive medicine; group counseling consisting of education and counseling of patients with similar health problems in an individual visit; approximately 30 minutes per individual.
Who uses CPT code 99411?
CPT 99411 is used by Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Used for group preventive medicine counseling in which a physician or qualified health professional educates and counsels multiple patients with similar health concerns, approximately 30 minutes per participant.
When is CPT 99411 used?
Used for group preventive medicine counseling in which a physician or qualified health professional educates and counsels multiple patients with similar health concerns, approximately 30 minutes per participant.
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