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# G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes

HCPCS · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official HCPCS description:** Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes

## Related codes

-   [`G0438` Annual wellness visit HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/g0438/)
-   [`G0439` Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/g0439/)
-   [`G0443` Brief face-to-face behavioral counseling for alcohol misuse, 15 minutes HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/g0443/)
-   [`G0444` Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/g0444/)
-   [`G0446` Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease… HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/g0446/)
-   [`G0447` Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/g0447/)

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/healthcare-common-procedure-system).
HCPCS Level II, October 2026 quarterly file.

Code set

HCPCS

Short name

Annual alcohol screen 15 min

Section

Procedures and professional services (temporary)

Added to HCPCS

2011-10-14

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