G0443 Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes

Short descriptor: Brief alcohol misuse counsel

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G0443 is the HCPCS Level II code for Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes (2026). It belongs to Section G — Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Priced by carriers (physician fee schedule).

Classification & CMS Attributes

Medicare Coverage
Carrier judgment (code C)
Part B Pricing
Priced by carriers (physician fee schedule) (indicator 13)
Type of Service
Medical care
Effective Date
2011-10-14
2026 Maintenance
No change this year

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2026-01-01

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