tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 15

READER QUESTION: Know the Ropes to Correctly Report Smoking Cessation Counseling

Medicare imposes frequency limit on 99406-99407. Question: Do I still need a plan and referral to support smoking cessation counseling? Answer: An action plan and referral are not part of CMSs national requirements for reporting smoking counseling cessation. The Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual (Section 210.4) and Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Chapter 32, Section 12.6, Post-Payment Review for Smoking and Tobacco-Use Cessation Counseling Services) do not require that covered counseling must include a plan for the patient to quit, and a referral to a treatment center. Take note: Section 12.6 of Chapter 32 of the Medicare...

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