HCPCS code G0443 — Brief alcohol misuse counsel.
Status: Active.
Effective Oct 14, 2011.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
G0443
ActiveBrief alcohol misuse counsel
Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes
Category:
Procedures
Section:
G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective:
Oct 14, 2011
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
S
— Significant procedure — not subject to multiple procedure reduction
OPPS APC:
5822
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of G0443 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 1 |
| Practitioner Services | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits