G9621 Scr unheal etoh with counsel
Also known as: alcohol screening with counseling, substance use intervention
Documentation that screening for unhealthy alcohol use was performed and the patient received brief counseling.
In Plain Language
asked about alcohol use and given advice
Clinical Context
Preventive medicine quality measure documenting screening and brief intervention for unhealthy alcohol use.
RVU Information
CPT G9621 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 G9621?
CPT G9621 (Scr unheal etoh with counsel) is a G Codes code. Documentation that screening for unhealthy alcohol use was performed and the patient received brief counseling.
Who uses CPT code G9621?
CPT G9621 is used by Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Preventive medicine quality measure documenting screening and brief intervention for unhealthy alcohol use.
When is CPT G9621 used?
Preventive medicine quality measure documenting screening and brief intervention for unhealthy alcohol use.
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