No, 99404 is preventive and not intended for diagnosing or treating mental illness.

CPT Code 99404: Preventive Medicine Counseling, 60 Minutes
Learn more about the documentation requirements and billing guidelines of CPT code 99304 from our guide.
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Only if sessions are separate and meet distinct time and topic requirements.
A risk-related Z-code (e.g., Z71.3 for tobacco use counseling) is typically used, not a disease diagnosis.
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