G9016 HCPCS code: Smoking cessation counseling, individual, in the absence of or in addition to any other evaluation and management service, per session (6-10 minutes) [demo project code only]
G9016 is the HCPCS Level II code for smoking cessation counseling, individual, in the absence of or in addition to any other evaluation and management service, per session (6-10 minutes) [demo project code only]. Its Medicare coverage code is M (Non-covered by Medicare): Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | M — Non-covered by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Y2 |
| Added | 2001-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-01-01 |
What changed for G9016
- 2001-01-01: G9016 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G9016?
G9016 is the HCPCS Level II code for smoking cessation counseling, individual, in the absence of or in addition to any other evaluation and management service, per session (6-10 minutes) [demo project code only]. Short descriptor: "Demo-smoking cessation coun".
Does Medicare cover G9016?
Coverage code M — Non-covered by Medicare. Medicare does not cover this item or service.
Related G90 codes
- G9001 — Coordinated care fee, initial rate
- G9002 — Coordinated care fee, maintenance rate
- G9003 — Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted high, initial
- G9004 — Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted low, initial
- G9005 — Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted maintenance
- G9006 — Coordinated care fee, home monitoring
- G9007 — Coordinated care fee, scheduled team conference
- G9008 — Coordinated care fee, physician coordinated care oversight services
- G9009 — Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted maintenance, level 3
- G9010 — Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted maintenance, level 4
- G9011 — Coordinated care fee, risk adjusted maintenance, level 5
- G9012 — Other specified case management service not elsewhere classified
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.