HCPCS G0443: Brief Face-to-Face Behavioral Counseling for Alcohol Misuse, 15 Minutes

HCPCS G0443: Brief Face-to-Face Behavioral Counseling for Alcohol Misuse, 15 Minutes

Learn how to properly use and bill for HCPCS code G0443 by meeting the documentation and billing requirements from our short guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Medicare beneficiaries (including pregnant women) who misuse alcohol (but do not meet dependence criteria) and have screened positive with $\text{G}0442$ within the past 12 months.

Up to four 15-minute sessions are covered per beneficiary in a 12-month period.

No, G0443 is typically a preventive service paid at 100% by Medicare, meaning no co-insurance or deductible applies to the patient.

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