Uncomplicated specifically means that no additional cannabis-induced conditions (e.g., withdrawal, psychotic disorder, mood disorder, delirium, anxiety disorder, or sleep disorder) are documented at the time of diagnosis

AND Who had at least two visits during the measurement period: 90791, 90792, 90832, 90834, 90837, 90845, 92002, 92004, 92012, 92014, 92521, 92522, 92523, 92524, 92540, 92557, 92622, 92625, 96156, 96158, 97161, 97162, 97163, 97165, 97166, 97167, 97168, 97802, 97803, 97804, 98000, 98001, 98002, 98003, 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98009, 98010, 98011, 98012, 98013, 98014, 98015, 98016, 98979, 98980, 99024, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215, 99341, 99342, 99344, 99345, 99347, 99348, 99349, 99350, 99421, 99422, 99423, 99457, 99470, G0270, G0271, G2250, G2251, G2252 OR who had at least one preventive visits during the measurement period: 99384*, 99385*, 99386*, 99387*, 99394*, 99395*, 99396*, 99397*, 99401*, 99402*, 99403*, 99404*, 99411*, 99412*, 99429*, G0402, G0438, G0439 The claims-based reporting method requires only one visit

Remission may be specified as: Early remission (at least 3 months but less than 12 months without meeting criteria for dependence) Sustained remission (12 months or longer) Documentation should clearly indicate: A prior diagnosis of cannabis dependence Duration of remission Current functional status Ongoing supports or relapse prevention efforts This code is appropriate when the focus of treatment involves relapse prevention, recovery maintenance, or monitoring sustained abstinence
Routinely billing 99406 for cessation encounters that consistently last exactly 3 minutes may attract scrutiny