G2196 Patient identified as an unhealthy alcohol user when screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method
Short descriptor: Screen unhlthy etoh use
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G2196 is the HCPCS Level II code for Patient identified as an unhealthy alcohol user when screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method (2026). It belongs to Section G — Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Carrier judgment. Part B pricing methodology: Not separately priced by Part B.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Carrier judgment (code C)
- Part B Pricing
- Not separately priced by Part B (indicator 00)
- Type of Service
- Medical care
- Effective Date
- 2021-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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