G0442 Annual alcohol screening 15 minutes
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.
In Plain Language
yearly alcohol check-up
Clinical Context
Preventive service screening for hazardous alcohol use with brief intervention for patients at risk.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 0.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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
With a work RVU of 0.18, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among G Codes codes — 5.4x below the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0442?
CPT G0442 (Annual alcohol screening 15 minutes) is a G Codes code. Annual alcohol use screening and brief intervention lasting approximately 15 minutes for risk assessment and counseling.
Who uses CPT code G0442?
CPT G0442 is used by Primary Care, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry. Preventive service screening for hazardous alcohol use with brief intervention for patients at risk.
When is CPT G0442 used?
Preventive service screening for hazardous alcohol use with brief intervention for patients at risk.
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