Preventive counseling, individual, 30 minutes

CPT code 99402 designates preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to individuals in a group setting. In the landscape of preventive medicine services, this code is applied when healthcare providers engage in counseling or risk reduction interventions for individuals in a group setting, highlighting the preventive nature of the services provided.

CPT code:

99402

Category:

Category I

Section:

Explore Evaluation and Management CPT Codes

Specialty:

Preventive Medicine Services - Counseling Risk Factor Reduction and Behavior Change Intervention

Type:

New or Established Patient- Preventive Medicine, Individual Counseling

99402 plays a crucial role in preventive medicine services, representing counseling and/or risk reduction interventions provided to individuals in a group setting. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in preventive medicine counseling or interventions, emphasizing the collective nature of the services delivered in a group setting. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing comprehensive preventive care.

Under what category does Preventive counseling, individual, 30 minutes fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Preventive counseling, individual, 30 minutes?

Per Encounter

Modifiers

Clinical use

Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual, 30 minutes.

Documentation

Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure). Document the counseling or intervention(s) provided, including the content, duration, and any patient education materials given. (each additional 30 minutes)