Smoking and tobacco cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10 minutes
CPT code 99412 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.
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99412 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.