G2196 Screening unhlthy etoh use
Also known as: alcohol screening positive, risky drinking, unhealthy ETOH use
Documentation indicator for screening and identification of unhealthy or risky alcohol use patterns in patient populations.
In Plain Language
Patient identified as drinking too much; Risky alcohol consumption found
Clinical Context
Used to document screening results identifying hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption patterns, triggering brief intervention or referral for substance use evaluation.
RVU Information
CPT G2196 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.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G2196?
CPT G2196 (Screening unhlthy etoh use) is a G Codes code. Documentation indicator for screening and identification of unhealthy or risky alcohol use patterns in patient populations.
Who uses CPT code G2196?
CPT G2196 is used by Primary Care, Psychiatry, Family Medicine. Used to document screening results identifying hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption patterns, triggering brief intervention or referral for substance use evaluation.
When is CPT G2196 used?
Used to document screening results identifying hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption patterns, triggering brief intervention or referral for substance use evaluation.
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