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G9016 Demo-smoking cessation coun

G Codes

Also known as: smoking cessation counseling demo, tobacco cessation counseling

Performance measure code for smoking cessation counseling services provided as part of Medicare demonstration program.

In Plain Language

help to stop smoking provided under Medicare program; tobacco quit-smoking counseling

Clinical Context

Billing code for Medicare demonstration project smoking cessation counseling services for eligible patients.

RVU Information

CPT G9016 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 CarePreventive MedicineBehavioral Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code G9016?

CPT G9016 (Demo-smoking cessation coun) is a G Codes code. Performance measure code for smoking cessation counseling services provided as part of Medicare demonstration program.

Who uses CPT code G9016?

CPT G9016 is used by Primary Care, Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Health. Billing code for Medicare demonstration project smoking cessation counseling services for eligible patients.

When is CPT G9016 used?

Billing code for Medicare demonstration project smoking cessation counseling services for eligible patients.

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