Standard 3: Separate documentation for same-day E/M
Different blends are classified, based on the composition, curing methods and flavouring
CPT 99395 vs 99396 vs 99397: Age-Based Code Selection for Established Patients Established Patient Preventive Visit Codes: Age-Based Selection The age at the date of service determines which code applies, not the age at scheduling, billing, or any other point in the process
Regular size works for most tobacco, but finer cuts sometimes pack better in slimmer papers
Commercial payers use one of two models: Calendar-year model: The benefit resets on January 1
HealthPlus reimburses physician offices for tobacco cessation counseling in all product lines: HealthPlus Partners, HealthPlus Senior, HealthPlus HMO, POS, and PPO Tobacco Cessation Counseling Fact Sheet Billing Codes: 99406* - Smoking and tobacco-use cessation counseling visit