HCPCS Code G9622

Patient not identified as an unhealthy alcohol user when screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method
Code effective Jan 01, 2016

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G9622 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Patient not identified as an unhealthy alcohol user when screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method or (No unheal etoh user) for short. HCPCS G9622 has been effective since 01/01/2016 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - G9622

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G9622
Description

Long description:
Patient not identified as an unhealthy alcohol user when screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method

Short description:
No unheal etoh user

HCPCS Pricing indicator 00 - Physician Fee Schedule And Non-Physician Practitioners - Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by Part A only, etc.)
Multiple pricing indicator 9 - Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B or value is not established
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code Z2 - Undefined codes
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2016
Date added Added Jan 01, 2016

See also

  • HCPCS G9621 · Patient identified as an unhealthy alcohol user when screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method and received brief counseling

  • HCPCS G9623 · Documentation of medical reason(s) for not screening for unhealthy alcohol use (e.g., limited life expectancy, other medical reasons)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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