G0029 No tob scr/cess int
Also known as: tobacco screening without intervention, smoking screen no counseling
Screening for tobacco use with no cessation intervention provided during the encounter.
In Plain Language
checking if patient uses tobacco but no counseling given
Clinical Context
Quality measure reporting code; documents that tobacco screening occurred but cessation counseling was not provided.
RVU Information
CPT G0029 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0029?
CPT G0029 (No tob scr/cess int) is a G Codes code. Screening for tobacco use with no cessation intervention provided during the encounter.
Who uses CPT code G0029?
CPT G0029 is used by multiple specialties. Quality measure reporting code; documents that tobacco screening occurred but cessation counseling was not provided.
When is CPT G0029 used?
Quality measure reporting code; documents that tobacco screening occurred but cessation counseling was not provided.
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