G2213 Initiat medial assist treatment in er
Also known as: MAT in ER, emergency addiction treatment, opioid-assisted therapy ER
Code for initiation of medication-assisted treatment in emergency department setting, including assessment and first medication dose administration.
In Plain Language
Starting addiction medication in emergency room; Opioid treatment begun in ER
Clinical Context
Used to document initiation of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency settings, improving access to substance use disorder treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.27 |
| Total RVU | 1.27 |
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 1.27, this code ranks in the 60th percentile among G Codes codes — 1.3x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G2213?
CPT G2213 (Initiat medial assist treatment in er) is a G Codes code. Code for initiation of medication-assisted treatment in emergency department setting, including assessment and first medication dose administration.
Who uses CPT code G2213?
CPT G2213 is used by Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry. Used to document initiation of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency settings, improving access to substance use disorder treatment.
When is CPT G2213 used?
Used to document initiation of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency settings, improving access to substance use disorder treatment.
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