99412 Preventive counseling group
Also known as: group preventive counseling extended, health education group extended, preventive group intensive
Preventive medicine; group counseling consisting of education and counseling of patients with similar health problems in an individual visit; approximately 60 minutes per individual.
In Plain Language
Extended group health class; Comprehensive group prevention education
Clinical Context
Used for extended group preventive medicine counseling approximately 60 minutes per participant, providing comprehensive education and intervention for patients with similar health concerns.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 0.25 |
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 0.25, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 6.2x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99412?
CPT 99412 (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 60 minutes per individual.
Who uses CPT code 99412?
CPT 99412 is used by Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Used for extended group preventive medicine counseling approximately 60 minutes per participant, providing comprehensive education and intervention for patients with similar health concerns.
When is CPT 99412 used?
Used for extended group preventive medicine counseling approximately 60 minutes per participant, providing comprehensive education and intervention for patients with similar health concerns.
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