# G0396: Brief intervention and SBIRT

- **HCPCS code:** G0396
- **CMS description:** Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [AI Substance Abuse](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/AI/)
2. [98 Professional (Physician) Visit - Office](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/98/)

**Why these codes:** Short screening and intervention, often in a medical office.

**Sources:** CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor; X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice

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