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Preventive service codes

These codes correlate to our Preventive Health Care Guidelines. Use this chart for reference only; refer to the current CPT manual for a complete description of each code and the most updated code lists.

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CPT codeDescriptionComments
COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS
45330-45339, G0104, G0106 Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic ...
  • If the purpose of the test was preventive, the procedure is considered preventive even when polyps are removed.
  • The claim system cannot tell if the purpose of the test was preventive or diagnostic. If the deductible is applied, send in the medical record indicating the purpose of the test and the claim will be reviewed and adjusted if appropriate.
  • G codes are for Medicare members only.
45378-45385, G0105, G0120, G0121 Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; diagnostic ... 
  • If the purpose of the test was preventive, the procedure is considered preventive even when polyps are removed.
  • The claim system cannot tell if the purpose of the test was preventive or diagnostic. If the deductible is applied, send in the medical record indicating the purpose of the test and the claim will be reviewed and adjusted if appropriate.
  • G codes are for Medicare members only.
74263 Computed tomographic (CT) colonography, screening, including image postprocessing Subject AIM authorization requirements.
74270, 74280, G0106, G0120, G0122 Barium enema
74270: Radiologic examination, colon; barium enema, with or without KUB
74280: Air contrast with specific high-density barium, with or without glucagon
 
99144 Moderate sedation services by same physician w/observer, age 5 years or older, first 30 min. Clinical edit: This line will deny as a subset due to clinical edit when billed with colonoscopy.
99145 Moderate sedation services by same physician w/observer, age 5 years or older, each additional 15 min. Clinical edit: This line will deny as a subset due to clinical edit when billed with colonoscopy.
00810 Anethesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to duodenum
RADIOLOGY
G0202 Screening mammography, producing direct digital image, bilateral, all views  
G0204 Diagnostic mammography, producing direct digital image, bilateral, all views  
G0206 Diagnostic mammography, producing direct digital image, unilateral, all views  
77051 Computer-aided detection, w/ or w/o digitization of radiographic images; screening mammogram (add-on code)  
77052 Computer-aided detection with further physician review for interpretation, with or without digitization of film radiographic images;screening mammography (add-on code)
77055
Mammography; unilateral
77056 Mammography; bilateral  
77057 Screening mammography, bilateral (two-view film study of each breast)  
75625, 93544 Aortography, abdominal, by serialography, radiological supervision and interpretation
Injection procedure during cardiac catheterization; for aortography
Clinical test for men 65+ per Preventive Health Care Guidelines
LABS
36415 Collection of venous blood by venipuncture  
80061 Lipid panel  
82465 Cholesterol, serum or whole blood total
82270, 82274
Blood, occult  
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test Medicare only
82947 Glucose quantitative, blood (except reagent strip)  
82948 Glucose quantitative, blood  
82950 Post glucose dose  
83655 Lead screening  
83718 Lipoprotein, direct measurement; high density cholesterol (HDL cholesterol)
83721 Direct measurement LDL cholesterol
84478 Triglycerides 
85014 Hematocrit
85018 Hemoglobin
82025, 85027 Complete CBC
86580 Tuberculin skin test
86592 Syphilis test, non-treponemal antibody; qualitative (e.g., VDRL, RPR, ART)
86701-86073 HIV
86762 Rubella antibody (titer)
87110, 87270, 87320, 87490-87492 Chlamydia
87590-87592, 87802, 87810, 87850 Neisseria gonorrhoeae
88141-88143, 88147-88155, 88164-88167, 88174-88175 Cytopathology ... cervical or vaginal
VACCINES
90460-90461, 90471-90474 Immunization administration Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes appropriate for members age.
Also see notes on Medicaid & Medicare patients under Vaccines.
90644
Meningococcal confugate vaccine *Will verify FDA Approval prior to addition to preventive list. If no approval, will not add to list.
90645-90648 Hebophilus influenza b vaccine Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
771 Vaccine administration For claims submitted on a UB92: This REV code must be billed with the correct procedure code.  For Medicare patients: Follow the Medicare guidelines for immunizations
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine Medicare only: Must be billed with REV code 771
G0009
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine Medicare only: Must be billed with REV code 771
90632-90636 Hepatitis A Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90649-90650 HPV CPT 90650 for females only. Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90655-90660
Q2035-Q2039
Influenza… Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
Medicare patients: Utilize appropriate Q code effective 1/1/2011 in place of CPT 90658.
Also see Billing for flu shots in this manual.
90669 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine,  polyvalent… Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90680-90681 Rotavirus Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90696 Diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis, vaccine and poliovirus vaccine, inactivated (DTaP-IPV... Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90698-90702 DTap,-Hib-IPV, STaP, DTP, DT Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90703 Tetanus... Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90704-90710 Mumps, measles, rubella Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90712-90713 Poliovirus vaccine Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90714-90715 Td, Tdap Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90716 Varicella vaccine Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90718-90723 Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90732 Pneumoccoal polysaccharide vaccine… Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90733-90734 Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
90736 Zoster (shingles) vaccine, live for subcutaneous injection Specific coverage as preventive for 60+ age group
90740-90748 Hepatitis B vaccine… Use the corresponding diagnosis and CPT codes.
636 Drugs requiring detailed coding For claims submitted on a UB92: This code must be billed with the corresponding CPT code.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
99381-99387 New patient preventive visit ...
99391-99397 Established patient preventive visit ...
99460 Initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of normal newborn infant
99461 Initial care, per day, for evaluation and management of normal newborn infant seen in other than hospital or birthing center
99462 Subsequent hospital care, per day, for evaluation and management of normal newborn
99463 Initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of normal newborn infant admitted and discharged on the same date
92551 Screening test, pure tone, air only
99173 Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination Medicare members only. Do not report in conjunction with 99381-99397.
Refer to guidelines on preventive services.
G1002 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination Medicare members only. Do not report in conjunction with 99381-99397.
Refer to guidelines on preventive services.
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit
Medicare members only. Do not report in conjunction with 99381-99397.
Refer to guidelines on preventive services.
G0439
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit Medicare members only. Do not report in conjunction with 99381-99397.
Refer to guidelines on preventive services.
Q0091 Screening Papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory Medicare members only. Do not report in conjunction with 99381-99397.
Refer to guidelines on preventive services.
PREVENTIVE COUNSELING
96040 Medical genetics and genetic counseling services, each 30 minutes face-to-face with patient/family
97802 Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
97803 Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
97804 Medical nutrition therapy; group (2 or more individuals), each 30 minutes
99401-99404 Preventive medicine counseling
99420 Administration and interpretation ...
99406 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes
99407 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10 minutes
G0436 Smoking and tobacco cessation counseling visit for the asymptomatic patient; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes, up to 10 minutes
G0437 Smoking and tobacco cessation counseling visit for the asymptomatic patient; intensive, greater than 10 minutes
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 15 mins Medicare members only.
G0443 Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes Medicare members only.
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes Medicare members only.
G0449 Annual face-to-face obesity screening, 15 minutes Medicare members only.
99408 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) structured screening (e.g., AUDIT, DAST) and brief intervention (SBI) services; 15 to 30 minutes
99409 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) structured screening (e.g., AUDIT, DAST) and brief intervention (SBI) services; greater than 30 minutes
99411-99412 Preventive medicine group counseling

Last modified: 1/4/2012
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