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G0442 Annual alcohol screening 15 minutes

G-Codes

Also known as: annual alcohol screen, SBIRT screening, alcohol risk assessment

Annual alcohol use screening and brief intervention lasting approximately 15 minutes for risk assessment and counseling.

Clinical Context

Preventive service screening for hazardous alcohol use with brief intervention for patients at risk.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.18
Practice Expense RVU0.37
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.56

Est. Medicare Payment

$18.70

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

Specialties

Primary CarePreventive MedicinePsychiatry

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