G8510 Scr dep neg, no plan reqd
Also known as: Neg substance screening, No SUD identified, Screening negative
Documentation that substance use disorder screening result was negative with determination that no treatment plan is required.
In Plain Language
No substance abuse problems found; Screening test negative for drugs/alcohol
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting negative substance use disorder screening with appropriate clinical determination that intervention is not necessary, often using validated screening tools.
RVU Information
CPT G8510 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 G8510?
CPT G8510 (Scr dep neg, no plan reqd) is a G Codes code. Documentation that substance use disorder screening result was negative with determination that no treatment plan is required.
Who uses CPT code G8510?
CPT G8510 is used by Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry. Quality measure documenting negative substance use disorder screening with appropriate clinical determination that intervention is not necessary, often using validated screening tools.
When is CPT G8510 used?
Quality measure documenting negative substance use disorder screening with appropriate clinical determination that intervention is not necessary, often using validated screening tools.
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