2025 CPT code 6110F
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Counseling - Patient Safety Category II Codes Feed
Counseling provided regarding risks of driving and the alternatives to driving for patients with dementia.
Modifiers 1P, 2P, 3P, and 8P may be applicable for performance measure exclusions.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of dementia, which impairs the patient's cognitive abilities and driving skills, posing a significant safety risk to the patient and others.The counseling aims to mitigate this risk and ensure the patient's safety and well-being.
The healthcare professional's responsibility is to counsel the patient with dementia and their family/caregiver regarding the dangers of driving due to cognitive impairment and to discuss safe alternative transportation methods.
In simple words: The doctor talks with a patient who has dementia about the dangers of driving and suggests other ways to get around.
This CPT Category II code (6110F) represents counseling provided to a patient with dementia concerning the risks associated with driving and explores alternative transportation options.The counseling may involve the patient, guardian, or caregiver.This code is used for performance measurement and does not have a relative value unit (RVU). It is optional and not a substitute for Category I codes. Documentation should include the date of counseling and details of the discussion.
Example 1: A 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease is experiencing increased confusion and memory loss. The physician counsels the patient and their family about the risks of driving and explores alternative transportation solutions, such as ride-sharing services or public transportation., A 65-year-old patient with vascular dementia is exhibiting impaired judgment and slow reaction times. The physician counsels the patient on the risks of driving and discusses the option of using a designated driver or relying on family members for transportation., A neurologist counsels a 72-year-old patient with frontotemporal dementia and their caregiver about the risks of driving and explores the use of mobility aids and assisted living facilities as alternative transportation options.
* Date of counseling session.* Patient's diagnosis of dementia.* Discussion of driving risks based on the patient's cognitive impairment.* Exploration of and recommendations for alternative transportation options.* Participation of patient, guardian, or caregiver in the discussion.
** This code is intended to track performance related to patient safety and does not impact direct reimbursement.
- Revenue Code: Undefined
- RVU: 0
- Global Days: Not applicable
- Payment Status: Active for performance measurement reporting; does not directly affect payment.
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Fee Schedule: Category II codes do not have a fee schedule.
- Specialties:Neurology, Geriatrics, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility