Wiki smoking cessation -paying for this service

[kmillsaps]

What cpt codes are we using for smoking cessation and is insurance companies paying for this service? Thank you for your help!

Karen

 

[EARREYGUE]

we use 99406 and 99407. We just started using so I'm not sure what the reimbursment is.

 

[luvsgoofey]

Smoking Cessation

Most commerical insurances cover the 99407. Make sure they are reimbursable by the carrier. BCBS RI has a policy stating that the commerical line of business does not cover the 99406.
Medicare covers both.

 

[encomma-watson]

Smoking Cessation

We are using 99406 and this is working with NC MCD and NC MCR and other insurances here in NC