Reader Questions: Consider Vaping a Form of Smoking When Coding Cessation Counseling

Article Overview

This reader question article discusses a coding scenario involving counseling for vaping cessation during an office follow-up visit. It summarizes CPT®-related guidance on how this topic is categorized, notes a common area of confusion with other screening and brief intervention services, and references the relevant CPT® Assistant source. The article is intended for coding professionals and clinicians who need to understand the broad coding context for cessation counseling related to vaping.