G2200 Unhlthy etoh rcvd couns
Also known as: alcohol counseling, brief intervention, ETOH counseling
Documentation indicator that patient with unhealthy alcohol use received brief counseling or intervention documented and provided.
In Plain Language
Patient given advice about drinking; Counseling provided for alcohol use
Clinical Context
Used to document delivery of brief motivational interventions for patients with risky alcohol use, supporting quality measure compliance and evidence-based practice.
RVU Information
CPT G2200 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 G2200?
CPT G2200 (Unhlthy etoh rcvd couns) is a G Codes code. Documentation indicator that patient with unhealthy alcohol use received brief counseling or intervention documented and provided.
Who uses CPT code G2200?
CPT G2200 is used by Primary Care, Psychiatry, Family Medicine. Used to document delivery of brief motivational interventions for patients with risky alcohol use, supporting quality measure compliance and evidence-based practice.
When is CPT G2200 used?
Used to document delivery of brief motivational interventions for patients with risky alcohol use, supporting quality measure compliance and evidence-based practice.
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