tci E/M Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q1

Reader Question: Know the Numbers for Smoking Cessation

Question: We have podiatry patients with peripheral neuropathy and are trying to implement a strong smoking-cessation program to educate them about how smoking affects this condition and the importance of quitting. Can we bill for this through telehealth, and can we bill for an evaluation and management (E/M) service? How often can we bill for this? Arkansas Subscriber Answer: First, your codes for smoking cessation are 99406 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes) and 99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10 minutes). Smoking and...

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