HCPCS code G9903: Patient screened for tobacco use and identified as a tobacco non-user

No—G9903 is not covered under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. It’s used solely for quality reporting, such as MIPS, where it fulfills numerator criteria.

Use G9903 when a patient is screened and confirmed as a tobacco non-user. Use G9902 when screening identifies a tobacco user. Proper use ensures accurate quality data and adherence to reporting standards.

Yes. You must document that the screening occurred, the patient's status as non-user, screening method, and date—especially to support performance measurement and audits.