What is the Medicare benefit for tobacco counseling?
As of March 22, 2005, Medicare Part B covers 2 new levels of counseling: intermediate, which covers tobacco-use cessation counseling from 3-10 minutes in duration, and intensive, which covers tobacco-use cessation counseling greater than 10 minutes. Coverage includes 2 attempts per year, each with a maximum of 4 intermediate or intensive sessions (a total of 8 sessions per 12 month period).
As of March 22, 2005, Medicare Part B began covering 2 new levels of counseling: intermediate, which covers tobacco-use cessation counseling from 3-10 minutes in duration, and intensive, which covers tobacco-use cessation counseling greater than 10 minutes. Coverage includes 2 attempts per year, each with a maximum of 4 intermediate or intensive sessions (a total of 8 sessions per 12 month period).
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- What is the Medicare benefit for tobacco counseling?
