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G2199 Not screening etoh no rsn

G Codes

Also known as: screening not done, ETOH not screened, screening deferred

Documentation indicator that alcohol use screening was not performed, with documented reason provided for the omission.

In Plain Language

Alcohol screening skipped with reason; No alcohol screening performed

Clinical Context

Used to document intentional non-performance of alcohol screening when clinical or patient reasons justify omission from quality measures.

RVU Information

CPT G2199 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

Primary CareFamily MedicineQuality Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G2199?

CPT G2199 (Not screening etoh no rsn) is a G Codes code. Documentation indicator that alcohol use screening was not performed, with documented reason provided for the omission.

Who uses CPT code G2199?

CPT G2199 is used by Primary Care, Family Medicine, Quality Reporting. Used to document intentional non-performance of alcohol screening when clinical or patient reasons justify omission from quality measures.

When is CPT G2199 used?

Used to document intentional non-performance of alcohol screening when clinical or patient reasons justify omission from quality measures.

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